# Where to watch Richard III (1955) in the UK

> Richard III (1955) is currently available to stream in the UK on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and JustWatch TV or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1955  
**Runtime:** 155 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.2/10  
**Genres:** Drama, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-08T00:20:22.303Z)  

## Synopsis

Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in the royal court, including his eventual wife, Lady Anne, and his brother George, Duke of Clarence, Richard orchestrates a bloody rise to power before finding all his gains jeopardized by those he betrayed.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Richard%20III&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Richard%20III)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Richard%20III&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Richard%20III&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Richard%20III)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Richard%20III+film)
- [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43323-richard-iii/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Richard%20III)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Richard%20III&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Richard%20III&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Richard%20III)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Richard%20III+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Richard III in the UK?**

Richard III (1955) is currently included in subscriptions to Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Richard III?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and JustWatch TV so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Richard III?**

Yes. Richard III can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Richard III on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Richard III is currently included with: Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/43323/richard-iii-1955
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3zp2Kg5bvlFkKmWiQLmuWQAIEgG.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/43323/richard-iii-1955.json

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