Richard Burton: Wild Genius(2025)
Richard Burton: Wild Genius Synopsis
The son of a Welsh miner, Richard Burton became a Hollywood star and is considered one of the greatest British actors ever. He lived a big life in a short time. This is his epic story, from the village of Pontrhydyfen to global icon, and from the teacher in Port Talbot spotting his talents and transforming his life to being offered $7 million for seven movies and a scandalous love affair with Elizabeth Taylor that captivated the world.
Richard Burton: Wild Genius (2025) is a documentary film directed by Adrian Sibley, released on November 10, 2025 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Matthew Rhys and Michael Sheen. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Adrian Sibley
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Richard Burton: Wild Genius Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Burton
as Self (archive footage)
Elizabeth Taylor
as Self (archive footage)
Matthew Rhys
as Self/Narrator
Michael Sheen
as Self
Gabriel Byrne
as Self
Siân Phillips
as Self
Claire Bloom
as Self
Iwan Rheon
as Self
Derren Nesbitt
as Self
Tony Palmer
as Self
Waris Hussein
as Self
David Wood
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Adrian Sibley.
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Richard Burton: Wild Genius Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Richard Burton: Wild Genius – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Richard Burton: Wild Genius online?
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Who stars in Richard Burton: Wild Genius?
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The main cast of Richard Burton: Wild Genius (2025) includes Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Matthew Rhys, Michael Sheen and Gabriel Byrne. The film was directed by Adrian Sibley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Richard Burton: Wild Genius released?
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Richard Burton: Wild Genius was released on November 10, 2025 and runs for 59m.
Is Richard Burton: Wild Genius worth watching?
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Richard Burton: Wild Genius (2025) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.