The Will Smith-starrer King Richard continues to smash one ace after another on the back of its raving reviews and unprecedented adulation worldwide from audiences and critics alike. Having delivered one of his career-best performances, Will Smith had a clean sweet at the Academy Awards, The Golden Globes and BAFTAs, as he went on to claim the Best Actor accolade. The film narrates the journey of Richard Williams, father of tennis legends Serena Williams and Venus Williams, and how his relentless efforts helped his daughters to be tennis players that would inspire an entire generation. After its brilliant theatrical run, King Richard will be available on Amazon Prime Video on April 22, 2022 in English and Hindi. Ahead of its digital premiere, here are four reasons why you should watch this film.
Factual film
This is an American biographical sports drama, showcasing the journey of Richard Williams, the father and coach of the famed tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams. It tells the true story of the unusual childhood of tennis champions, who thoroughly believe their father was the driving force behind their success.
Oscar winning performance by Will Smith
King Richard stars actor Will Smith in the lead, for which he has won numerous awards, including his first-ever Oscar, for his role as Richard Williams. The awards just kept on coming as his stellar performance also earned him his first-ever BAFTA award.
A family that overcomes poverty and racism
The story revolves around a middle-aged man, Richard Williams, with no professional tennis training, and how he overcame poverty and racism to coach his daughters himself by never underestimating their potential. He did the best he could for his daughters and his hard work and belief paid off.
Inspirational story of human spirit
The making of a champion needs an army and Richard Williams led that army alone for his family. His past left him determined to put his children on a different, more productive path. He did everything he could from using books and magazines to using all sorts of unconventional methods to train his daughters, which in the end proved to be effective. A must-watch inspirational film.
To rekindle your hearts with the spirit of motivation, King Richard is streaming in English and Hindi from 22nd April on Prime Video.
