Henry V (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1944, Henry V is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Laurence Olivier, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.
Who’s in it. Henry V stars Laurence Olivier as King Henry, Renée Asherson as Princess Katherine, Ralph Truman as Mountjoy - The French Herald and Ernest Thesiger as Duke of Berri - French Ambassador, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Henry V has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Henry V (1944)?
- In US, Henry V is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Henry V?
- Henry V stars Laurence Olivier, Renée Asherson, Ralph Truman, Ernest Thesiger and Frederick Cooper.
- When was Henry V released?
- Henry V was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.