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Henry V

1989Movie2 h 17 minPG-13

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic836.9Rotten Tomatoes97%89%

A tense, violent war movie about history and war, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Shakespearean Adaptation
  • Historical Drama
  • War Epic
  • Political Intrigue
  • Strong Performances
  • Poetic Language
  • Patriotism and Duty
  • Medieval England

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Kenneth Branagh
Written by
Kenneth Branagh
Produced by
Bruce Sharman
Music by
Patrick Doyle

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Facts

October 5, 1989 · 2 h 17 min · PG-13

Released
October 5, 1989
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
War, Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
12 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Hollywood Darkness, Oireland, Original Position Fallacy +9

  • Hollywood Darkness
  • Oireland
  • Original Position Fallacy
  • Worthy Opponent
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Tranquil Fury
  • "Good Side" Photo Request
  • Manipulative Bastard
  • Prequel
  • Paper-Thin Disguise
  • Hollywood Tactics
  • Lady Luck

12 of 93 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Henry V?"

Questions about Henry V

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Henry V?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaMGM+Tubi TV

In the United States, Henry V streams on Prime and MGM+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Henry V worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Henry V okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

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 tropes for it, including Hollywood Darkness, Oireland, and Original Position Fallacy.