Henry V

1989, History/Drama, 2h 17m

40 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Pehaps Kenneth Branagh's most fully realized Shakespeare adaptation, Henry V is an energetic, passionate, and wonderfully acted film. Read critic reviews

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In this gritty screen adaptation of Shakespeare's play about the heroic and ruthless king, Henry V of England (Kenneth Branagh) determines to lay claim to the kingdom of France. Henry's self-doubt and the diminished morale of his army stand in the way of a victory that would unite the two countries and provide Henry with a queen (Emma Thompson). However, his sheer determination and his impassioned speeches ready his men for the bloodiest of battles -- Agincourt.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (A Bloody Battle)
  • Genre:
    History, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Kenneth Branagh
  • Producer:
    Bruce Sharman
  • Writer:
    Kenneth Branagh
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $10.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Samuel Goldwyn Company, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Kenneth Branagh
Henry V
Derek Jacobi
Chorus
Brian Blessed
Exeter
Ian Holm
Fluellen
Paul Scofield
French King
Michael Maloney
Dauphin
Alec McCowen
Ely
Emma Thompson
Katherine
Geraldine McEwan
Alice
Simon Shepherd
Gloucester
James Larkin
Bedford
John Sessions
Macmorris
Christian Bale
Boy
Michael Williams
Williams
Richard Briers
Bardolph
Geoffrey Hutchings
Nym
Robert Stephens
Pistol
Robbie Coltrane
Falstaff
Judi Dench
Mistress Quickly
Harold Innocent
Burgundy
Kenneth Branagh
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Writer
Bruce Sharman
Producer
Stephen Evans
Executive Producer
Kenneth MacMillan
Cinematographer
Michael Bradsell
Film Editing
Patrick Doyle
Original Music
Debbie McWilliams
Casting
Tim Harvey
Production Design
Martin Childs
Art Director
Norman Dorme
Art Director
John King
Art Director
David Tringham
Assistant Director
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Audience Reviews for Henry V

  • Feb 21, 2015
    It's probably good if you're into Shakespeare. It went right over my head.
    Marcus W Super Reviewer
  • Oct 11, 2013
    The Branaugh take on Shakespeare starts here with the film that had everyone comparing him to Larry Olivier. It is possible that we embraced this first very good Shakespearean film since Olivier a little easily. Branaugh is no Olivier after all and this film is not as good as Larry's in '44.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Oct 27, 2012
    Good. But too much left out.
    Christian C Super Reviewer
  • Sep 06, 2012
    Worth watching just for Branagh's rousing Agincourt speech.
    Doctor S Super Reviewer
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