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Richard II

8.019782h 37mMovieDramaHistoryTV Movie

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…

DirectorDavid Giles
ProducerCedric Messina

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Cast · Directed by David Giles

DJDerek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
King Richard II
JGJohn Gielgud
John Gielgud
John of Gaunt
JFJon Finch
Jon Finch
Henry Bolingbroke
WHWendy Hiller
Wendy Hiller
Duchess of York
CGCharles Gray
Charles Gray
Duke of York
MMMary Morris
Mary Morris
Duchess of Gloucester
DS
David Swift
Duke of Northumberland
CRClifford Rose
Clifford Rose
Bishop of Carlisle
CKCharles Keating
Charles Keating
Duke of Aumerle
RORichard Owens
Richard Owens
Thomas Mowbray
JM
Janet Maw
Queen
JHJeffrey Holland
Jeffrey Holland
Duke of Surrey

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Richard II — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Richard II?

Richard II is streaming on Britbox in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Richard II on Netflix?

No, Richard II is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is Richard II on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Richard II isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox instead.

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Richard II is available on Britbox in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.