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National Theatre Live: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second

2019·Movie
2h 30min
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, politics, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Simon Russell Beale plays William Shakespeare’s Richard II, broadcast live from the stage of the Almeida Theatre in London to cinemas.
Shakespearean TragedyBritish TheatrePolitical IntrigueHistorical DramaLive PerformanceVerse and RhetoricRoyal PowerCharacter StudySimon Russell Beale

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84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is National Theatre Live: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second?

2 h 30 min

National Theatre Live: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second runs 2 h 30 min.

What language is National Theatre Live: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second in?

English

It was made in English.