Richard II
1978 • Drama / History • Starring Derek Jacobi
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Available in United States for the 1978 release on streaming platforms such as Curiosity Stream and MGM Plus, you can watch Richard II online and stream Richard II right now. Rent or buy Richard II options may appear later on other services, and availability can change by region as licensing windows shift over time.
About Richard II
Richard II (1978) blends Drama, History, and TV Movie elements. Top cast includes Derek Jacobi, John Gielgud, and Jon Finch. The plot follows a central conflict that grows in scope as the film progresses.
Actor: Derek JacobiGenre: Drama movies
Synopsis
Richard II, who ascended the throne as a child, is a regal and stately monarch. He believes he is the rightful ruler of England, ordained by God, yet he is a weak and ineffective king - wasteful in his spending habits, unwise in his choise of chansellors, and detached from his country and its people. When he seizes the land of his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, both the commoners and the barons decide that their king has gone too far...
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