Almeida Theatre Live: Richard III (2016) is a Drama film that follows the Almeida Theatre makes its live screening debut with an explosive new adaptation of Richard III, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold with Ralph Fiennes as Shakespeare’s most notorious villain and Vanessa Redgrave as Queen Margaret. War-torn England is reeling after years of bitter conflict. King Edward is ailing, and as political unrest begins to stir once more, Edward’s brother Richard – vicious in war, despised in peacetime – awaits the opportunity to seize his brother’s crown. Through the malevolent Richard, Shakespeare examines the all-consuming nature of the desire for power amid a society riddled by conflict. Olivier-winning director Rupert Goold’s (Macbeth, King Charles III) searing new production hones a microscopic focus on the mythology surrounding a monarch whose machinations are inextricably woven into the fabric of British history. Currently, you can watch Almeida Theatre Live: Richard III on Marquee TV Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 7 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.