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Henry V

  • 1989
  • PG-13
  • 2h 17m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Kenneth Branagh and Michael Williams in Henry V (1989)
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In the midst of the Hundred Years War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.In the midst of the Hundred Years War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.In the midst of the Hundred Years War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.

  • Director
    • Kenneth Branagh
  • Writers
    • William Shakespeare
    • Kenneth Branagh
  • Stars
    • Kenneth Branagh
    • Derek Jacobi
    • Simon Shepherd
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    31K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kenneth Branagh
    • Writers
      • William Shakespeare
      • Kenneth Branagh
    • Stars
      • Kenneth Branagh
      • Derek Jacobi
      • Simon Shepherd
    • 133User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 12 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Kenneth Branagh
    Kenneth Branagh
    • King Henry V
    Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi
    • Chorus
    Simon Shepherd
    Simon Shepherd
    • Duke Humphrey of Gloucester
    James Larkin
    James Larkin
    • Duke John of Bedford
    Brian Blessed
    Brian Blessed
    • Duke Thomas Beaufort of Exeter
    James Simmons
    James Simmons
    • Duke Edward of York
    Paul Gregory
    Paul Gregory
    • Westmoreland
    Charles Kay
    Charles Kay
    • Archbishop of Canterbury
    Alec McCowen
    Alec McCowen
    • Bishop of Ely
    Fabian Cartwright
    • Earl Richard of Cambridge
    Stephen Simms
    • Lord Henry Scroop
    Jay Villiers
    Jay Villiers
    • Sir Thomas Grey
    Edward Jewesbury
    Edward Jewesbury
    • Sir Thomas Erpingham
    Ian Holm
    Ian Holm
    • Captain Fluellen
    Danny Webb
    Danny Webb
    • Gower
    • (as Daniel Webb)
    Jimmy Yuill
    Jimmy Yuill
    • Jamy
    John Sessions
    John Sessions
    • Macmorris
    Shaun Prendergast
    Shaun Prendergast
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    • Director
      • Kenneth Branagh
    • Writers
      • William Shakespeare
      • Kenneth Branagh
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was one of Marlon Brando's favorite movies.
    • Goofs
      It's in William Shakespeare's text, but during the English lesson between Katherine and Alice, Katherine switches from the familiar "tu" (which is to be expected when a princess addresses a servant) to the formal "vous" (which would be appropriate for a younger person addressing an older one, were the younger one not of royal blood) in her first line of dialogue in this scene, and continues using it throughout thereafter.
    • Quotes

      [Addressing the troops]

      King Henry V: And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by from this day until the ending of the world but we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today who sheds his blood with me shall be my brother, Be he ne'er so vile, this day shall gentle his condition, and gentlemen in England now abed shall think themselves acursed they were not here, and hold their manhoods cheap whilst any speaks, that fought with us upon St. Crispin's day!

    • Crazy credits
      The Chorus starts the film by opening the doors to the English court in the Prologue, and ends the film by closing those doors in the Epilogue.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Back to the Future Part II/All Dogs Go to Heaven/Henry V/Prancer/Sidewalk Stories (1989)

    User reviews133

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    Great performances by all the actors
    The unique think about this film is that there aren't any weak performance amongst any of the actors, however small their role.

    One actor I feels merits a mention is Christopher Ravenscroft for his portrayal of the French Herald, Mountjoy. He plays a key part in this ply as the only character who meets both English and French leaders until after the battle.

    His shock and awe in the tennis balls scene when her realises that Henry isn't a silly young man is terrific.

    Great film. I've got on video and watch two or three times a year. My teenage sons were gripped by it. This is the way to introduce teenagers to Shakespeare.

    Catherine
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    • Nov 21, 2002

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    • Henry V is based on the Shakespearian play of the same name. What are the play and film about?
    • Is the film a direct adaptation of the play?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 8, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Heinrich V.
    • Filming locations
      • Crowlink, East Sussex, England, UK(exteriors: prologue - cliffs)
    • Production companies
      • Renaissance Films
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Curzon Film Distributors
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,161,099
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $64,933
      • Nov 12, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,161,099
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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