The story of how Richard Williams served as a coach to his daughters Venus and Serena, who will soon become two of the most legendary tennis players in history.
Acting
Will Smith's most controlled performance—no Fresh Prince charm, all grit.
Writing
The Compton gang scene that recontextualizes everything Richard fears.
Director
Reinaldo Marcus Green
Will Smith
Richard Williams
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Oracene 'Brandy' Price
Saniyya Sidney
Venus Williams
Demi Singleton
Serena Williams
Jon Bernthal
Rick Macci
Mikayla LaShae Bartholomew
Tunde Price
Tony Goldwyn
Paul Cohen
Susie Abromeit
Robin Finn
Dylan McDermott
Will Hodges
Judith Chapman
Nancy Reagan
Erin Cummings
Social Worker
Katrina Begin
Anne Worchester
Andy Bean
Laird Stabler
Kevin Dunn
Vic Braden
Craig Tate
Bells
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Venus and Serena served as executive producers, which critics noted may have softened Richard's portrayal.
The film sparked debates about 'respectability politics'—whether Richard's calculated presentation of his family was survival strategy or performance for white audiences.
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