Henry IV Part 2 (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1979, Henry IV Part 2 is a drama and history film directed by David Giles, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. The death of King Henry the Fourth and the coronation of King Henry the Fifth.
Who’s in it. Henry IV Part 2 stars Jon Finch as King Henry IV, David Gwillim as Henry, Prince of Wales, Anthony Quayle as Sir John Falstaff and John Fowler as Page to Falstaff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Henry IV Part 2 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Henry IV Part 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Henry IV Part 2 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Henry IV Part 2 (1979)?
- In US, Henry IV Part 2 is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Henry IV Part 2 worth watching?
- Henry IV Part 2 holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Henry IV Part 2?
- Henry IV Part 2 stars Jon Finch, David Gwillim, Anthony Quayle, John Fowler and Bruce Purchase.
- When was Henry IV Part 2 released?
- Henry IV Part 2 was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.
