
What Richard Did
Directed by Lenny Abrahamson
Produced by Element Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
A dark, introspective portrait of a privileged teenager's moral collapse following a single violent act that shatters his carefully constructed world.
What Richard Did is a striking portrait of the fall of a Dublin golden-boy and high school rugby star whose world unravels one summer night.
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Questions people ask
Is What Richard Did sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does What Richard Did end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is What Richard Did violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is What Richard Did easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is What Richard Did scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like What Richard Did
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as What Richard Did
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like What Richard Did, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like What Richard Did, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like What Richard Did, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































