Kings of War (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Kings of War is a drama, war and history film, running about 270 minutes. “Kings of War combines Henry V, Henry VI and Richard III into a single, explosive play about leadership.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Kings of War merges Henry V, Henry VI and Richard III into one explosive performance about leadership. In successive kings, Shakespeare sketches an image of political leaders, face to face with the ultimate responsibility for life and death in times of war. Shakespeare’s kings are political leaders who come face to face with the ultimate responsibility: they must make the life-or-death decision of whether to go to war. Shakespeare draws us into the psychology of the rulers, while also revealing the machinations of their courtiers and advisors. Kings of War lays bare the mechanisms of decision-making in times of political crisis, exposing the dichotomy between national interests and self-importance.

Who’s in it. Kings of War stars Ramsey Nasr as Henry V / Richmond, Ramsey Nasr as Henry V / Richmond, Eelco Smits as Henry VI / Grey and Eelco Smits as Henry VI / Grey, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kings of War page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kings of War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.