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Henry V

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

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Pauline Kael The New Yorker 09/12/2023
The film’s point of view leaves you without elation, but the actors are so up that you feel their pride in working on true dramatic poetry. Go to Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone 06/12/2020
Branagh has made a hotblooded, lively and moving Henry V that speaks pertinently to a new generation. Go to Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Tribune 11/27/2019
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There is a great deal of value in Branagh`s version, not least in his own lead performance as a soft, indefinite Henry who defines himself over the course of the play. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 12/01/2022
Completely unnecessary. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine 06/12/2020
Reigniting Shakespeare's poetry on screen, the movie is not only accessible to a general audience -- it has enough excitement, wit and suspense to hold its own in the Hollywood fray. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Callum P Nov 22 Fantastically written and wonderfully produced. There's a real energy to this film and u can really tell that Kenneth Branagh has alot of passion for the original play and you can see that passion on full display in this film. I don't like it, I love it. See more Rami A Aug 22 Kenneth Branagh's adaption of William Shakespeare's Henry V is a well made, entertaning, and faitful adaption. Even for non-Shakespeare fans, they might enjoy this. See more Jelisije J Feb 1 For a director debut Kenneth Branagh knocks it out of the park with a very creative look into the "great" King Henry V. See more Andy F 10/25/2024 A stunning version with an all star cast. Beautifully done but the Olivier film still just wins the day. Marvellous stuff. Comments written today on the 609th anniversary of the Battle Of Agincourt See more DE S 10/21/2024 Excellence in Shakespeare and war movie making and a phenomenal soundtrack. Best of 1989. See more Richard N 02/18/2024 St Crispins Day! The greatest speech by the most outstanding actor of the last 50 years. Next to Olivier, Branagh is KING! See more Read all reviews
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Kenneth Branagh

Director

Kenneth Branagh

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Derek Jacobi

Chorus

Brian Blessed

Exeter

Ian Holm

Fluellen

Paul Scofield

French King

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Synopsis 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.
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Producer
Bruce Sharman
Screenwriter
Kenneth Branagh
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Company, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co
Renaissance Films
Rating
PG-13 (A Bloody Battle)
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 8, 1989, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$10.2M
Runtime
2h 17m
Sound Mix
Surround