---
title: "Looking for Richard"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/looking-for-richard-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 42314
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Looking for Richard (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/looking-for-richard-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Looking for Richard is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Chal Productions, Jam Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Al Pacino explores Shakespeare’s power and relevance in a personal documentary."

### Why Watch
- Features Al Pacino’s passionate commentary
- Blends interviews with analysis of Richard III
- Offers insight into Shakespeare’s modern relevance

### Caveats & Content Note
- Length approaching two hours may feel lengthy
- Focus on Shakespeare may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s reflective and scholarly tone is suitable for mature audiences, reflected by its PG-13 rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: introspective, educational, theatrical, thoughtful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/looking-for-richard-1996#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Al Pacino
- **Networks / Studios**: Chal Productions, Jam Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Al Pacino** as *Self / Richard III*
- **Winona Ryder** as *Self / Lady Anne*
- **Kevin Spacey** as *Self / Earl of Buckingham*
- **Alec Baldwin** as *Self / Duke of Clarence*
- **Aidan Quinn** as *Richmond*
- **Harris Yulin** as *Self / King Edward*
- **Penelope Allen** as *Self / Queen Elizabeth*
- **Kenneth Branagh** as *Self - Interviewee*
- **Kevin Kline** as *Self - Interviewee*
- **James Earl Jones** as *Self - Interviewee*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What type of film is Looking for Richard?
It is a 1996 documentary that examines Shakespeare’s significance through Al Pacino’s commentary.

### Q: Who is the central figure in the documentary?
Al Pacino appears as the main on‑screen presence, offering his reflections and interviews.

### Q: How long does the documentary run?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 52 minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
Looking for Richard is rated PG‑13.

### Q: What Shakespeare play does the film focus on?
The documentary centers on an analysis of Shakespeare’s play Richard III.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Looking for Richard — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/42314)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*