Chimes at Midnight (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1965, Chimes at Midnight is a comedy, drama, war and history film directed by Orson Welles, running about 115 minutes. “A Distinguished Company Breathes Life Into Shakespeare’s Lusty Age of FALSTAFF” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Henry IV usurps the English throne, sets in motion the factious War of the Roses and now faces a rebellion led by Northumberland scion Hotspur. Henry's heir, Prince Hal, is a ne'er-do-well carouser who drinks and causes mischief with his low-class friends, especially his rotund father figure, John Falstaff. To redeem his title, Hal may have to choose between allegiance to his real father and loyalty to his friend.
Who’s in it. Chimes at Midnight stars Orson Welles as Falstaff, Keith Baxter as Prince Hal, John Gielgud as Henry IV and Jeanne Moreau as Doll Tearsheet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Chimes at Midnight has been warmly received by audiences.
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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chimes at Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chimes at Midnight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chimes at Midnight (1965)?
- In US, Chimes at Midnight 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 Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chimes at Midnight worth watching?
- Chimes at Midnight holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chimes at Midnight?
- Chimes at Midnight stars Orson Welles, Keith Baxter, John Gielgud, Jeanne Moreau and Margaret Rutherford.
- When was Chimes at Midnight released?
- Chimes at Midnight was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.