Play · 1593 · historical play
Richard III by William Shakespeare: every movie adaptation
Quick answer
Richard III by William Shakespeare (1593) has been adapted into 4 movies: Richard III (1955), Richard III (1995), Looking for Richard (1996), No Beast. So Fierce (2025).
About Richard III
Richard III is a play by William Shakespeare, first published in 1593. Genre: historical play. The first screen adaptation was Richard III in 1955; the most recent released one is No Beast. So Fierce (2025).
Every adaptation of Richard III
Richard III
Movie · 1955 · United Kingdom · directed by Laurence Olivier
1955 film directed by Laurence Olivier.
Richard III
Movie · 1995 · United Kingdom · directed by Richard Loncraine
1995 film by Richard Loncraine.
Looking for Richard
Movie · 1996 · United States · directed by Al Pacino
1996 documentary film directed by Al Pacino.
No Beast. So Fierce
Movie · 2025 · Germany · directed by Burhan Qurbani
2025 film directed by Burhan Qurbani.
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Common questions
Has Richard III been made into a movie?
Yes. Richard III by William Shakespeare (1593) has been adapted into 4 movies: Richard III (1955), Richard III (1995), Looking for Richard (1996), No Beast. So Fierce (2025).
Who wrote Richard III?
Richard III was written by William Shakespeare and first published in 1593.
How many adaptations of Richard III are there?
We list 4 screen adaptations: 4 movies.
Is a new Richard III adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is No Beast. So Fierce (2025).
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