King Richard

The 2021 American biographical sports drama film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Zach Baylin portrays the life of Richard Williams (Will Smith), the father and coach of renowned tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, both of whom served as executive producers. Set in Compton, California, the film follows Richard as he devises a detailed 78-page plan to train his daughters to become tennis champions, despite having no formal background in the sport. With the support of his wife, Oracene "Brandy" Price (Aunjanue Ellis), Richard navigates social and racial challenges, faces resistance from the tennis establishment, and employs unconventional training methods to pave the way for his daughters' success. The film also features Saniyya Sidney (Venus), Demi Singleton (Serena), Jon Bernthal (coach Rick Macci), and Tony Goldwyn (coach Paul Cohen). "King Richard" received positive reviews for its inspiring narrative and strong performances, particularly Will Smith's portrayal of Richard, which earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor. Despite critical acclaim, the film grossed approximately $39 million worldwide against a budget of $50 million.