Henry V (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1989, Henry V is a drama, war and history film directed by Kenneth Branagh, running about 137 minutes. “The great adventure of a king who defied the odds to prove himself a man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gritty adaption of William Shakespeare's play about the English King's bloody conquest of France.
Who’s in it. Henry V stars Kenneth Branagh as Henry V, Derek Jacobi as Chorus, Brian Blessed as Exeter and James Larkin as Bedford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Henry V has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Henry V page.
If you liked it. Fans of Henry V tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Henry V (1989)?
- In US, Henry V is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Henry V worth watching?
- Henry V holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Henry V?
- Henry V stars Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, James Larkin and Paul Scofield.
- When was Henry V released?
- Henry V was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.