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Henry V

  • 19891989
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 17m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
30K
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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.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
30K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Kenneth Branagh
  • Writers
    • William Shakespeare(by)
    • Kenneth Branagh(adapted for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Kenneth Branagh
    • Derek Jacobi
    • Simon Shepherd
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kenneth Branagh
  • Writers
    • William Shakespeare(by)
    • Kenneth Branagh(adapted for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Kenneth Branagh
    • Derek Jacobi
    • Simon Shepherd
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 129User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 11 wins & 13 nominations total

    Videos3

    Henry V
    Trailer 2:15
    Henry V
    Bowl Cuts, Wild Accents, & an Epic Mud Battle: What to Watch After 'The King'
    Clip 4:17
    Bowl Cuts, Wild Accents, & an Epic Mud Battle: What to Watch After 'The King'
    Kenneth Branagh on His IMDb Best-Known Movies
    Interview 3:42
    Kenneth Branagh on His IMDb Best-Known Movies

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    Kenneth Branagh and Jimmy Yuill in Henry V (1989)
    Kenneth Branagh and Jimmy Yuill in Henry V (1989)
    Kenneth Branagh in Henry V (1989)
    Kenneth Branagh and Jimmy Yuill in Henry V (1989)
    Kenneth Branagh and Michael Williams in Henry V (1989)
    Henry V (1989)
    Kenneth Branagh and Jimmy Yuill in Henry V (1989)
    Kenneth Branagh and Ian Holm in Henry V (1989)
    Kenneth Branagh in Henry V (1989)
    Kenneth Branagh in Henry V (1989)
    Richard Briers in Henry V (1989)

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    Kenneth Branagh
    Kenneth Branagh
    • King Henry Vas King Henry V
    Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi
    • Chorusas Chorus
    Simon Shepherd
    Simon Shepherd
    • Duke Humphrey of Gloucesteras Duke Humphrey of Gloucester
    James Larkin
    James Larkin
    • Duke John of Bedfordas Duke John of Bedford
    Brian Blessed
    Brian Blessed
    • Duke Thomas Beaufort of Exeteras Duke Thomas Beaufort of Exeter
    James Simmons
    James Simmons
    • Duke Edward of Yorkas Duke Edward of York
    Paul Gregory
    Paul Gregory
    • Westmorelandas Westmoreland
    Charles Kay
    Charles Kay
    • Archbishop of Canterburyas Archbishop of Canterbury
    Alec McCowen
    Alec McCowen
    • Bishop of Elyas Bishop of Ely
    Fabian Cartwright
    • Earl Richard of Cambridgeas Earl Richard of Cambridge
    Stephen Simms
    • Lord Henry Scroopas Lord Henry Scroop
    Jay Villiers
    Jay Villiers
    • Sir Thomas Greyas Sir Thomas Grey
    Edward Jewesbury
    Edward Jewesbury
    • Sir Thomas Erpinghamas Sir Thomas Erpingham
    Ian Holm
    Ian Holm
    • Captain Fluellenas Captain Fluellen
    Danny Webb
    Danny Webb
    • Goweras Gower
    • (as Daniel Webb)
    Jimmy Yuill
    Jimmy Yuill
    • Jamyas Jamy
    John Sessions
    John Sessions
    • Macmorrisas Macmorris
    Shaun Prendergast
    Shaun Prendergast
    • Batesas Bates
    • Director
      • Kenneth Branagh
    • Writers
      • William Shakespeare(by)
      • Kenneth Branagh(adapted for the screen by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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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 At the Movies: Back to the Future Part II/All Dogs Go to Heaven/Henry V/Prancer/Sidewalk Stories (1989)

    User reviews129

    Review
    Top review
    Tour de Force portrayal of English King's "Tour de France"
    As famous as Olivier's Henry V was, it was sorely outdated and as part of a war effort, it was predictably one-dimensional. Branagh's Henry V does more justice to the many facets of Shakespeare's words and reminds us of how good the Bard was at spinning a good yarn.

    Some of the best English actors take their turn here. Scofield is in his element, playing a distracted French monarch. Ian Holm is an irascible (isn't he always?) Fluellen. Derek Jacobi is a master chorus (you can listen to that voice ALL day). Judi Dench is a soft hearted Nell who's seen better days. Branagh himself puts forward energetic vitality to the lead role. However, it IS rather difficult to look past the very English look Emma Thompson has in her portrayal of a French princess - but that's no fault of hers.

    8 out of 10
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    • Brandy-at-the-foxhole
    • May 30, 2004

    FAQ10

    • 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?
    • How historically accurate is the film/play?

    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
    • Production companies
      • Renaissance Films
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Curzon Film Distributors
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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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