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Henry V

1989·Movie
2h 17min·PG-13
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic836.9Rotten Tomatoes98%89%
IMDb7.4Metacritic836.9Rotten Tomatoes98%89%

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The great adventure of a king who defied the odds to prove himself a man.

In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
Shakespearean AdaptationHistorical DramaWar EpicPolitical IntrigueStrong PerformancesPoetic LanguagePatriotism and DutyMedieval England

Crew

Directed by:
Kenneth Branagh, Adam Somner, Vic Armstrong
Written by:
Kenneth Branagh, William Shakespeare
Produced by:
David Parfitt, Vincent Winter, Debbie McWilliams
Composed by:
Patrick Doyle, Simon Rattle, David Crozier

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Henry V

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Henry V legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaShout! Factory TV

Henry V is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Henry V worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Henry V rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Henry V?

2 h 17 min

Henry V runs 2 h 17 min.

Is Henry V based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Henry V?

Critics91
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Henry V higher (91) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Henry V a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$10 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Henry V in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Henry V?

13CACHESFIFRGBIEKRMCNLPTTRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Henry V in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Henry V use?

Hollywood DarknessOirelandOriginal Position FallacyWorthy OpponentMood WhiplashTranquil Fury"Good Side" Photo RequestManipulative BastardPrequelPaper-Thin DisguiseHollywood TacticsLady Luckand 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 storytelling tropes for Henry V, including Hollywood Darkness, Oireland, Original Position Fallacy.