Henry V (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Henry V is a 1989 action drama starring Derek Jacobi. It is based on Henry V by William Shakespeare and A. R. Humphreys. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes and earned $10.2 million worldwide on a $9 million budget. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Direction at the BAFTA 1990. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Company, The
- Budget
- $9M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Henry V About?
The premise of Henry V without spoilers, adapted from Henry V by William Shakespeare and A. R. Humphreys. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 15th century in England, ambitious church officials plot to distract the young King Henry V from his progressive reforms. Their scheme involves inciting him to invade France. The cunning Archbishop of Canterbury attempts to influence the king’s decisions, but Henry V must ultimately decide whether to follow a path of war or uphold his sense of duty and honor.
Henry V Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- king
- battle
- shakespeare play
- battlefield
- france
- england
- battle of agincourt
- hundred years war
- sword and shield
- war violence
- shakespeare's henry v
- epic war
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- epic history
- 15th century
- 1400s
- tragedy drama
- actor recreates his stage role
- branagh and dench
- branagh and thompson
- king of england
- throne of france
- voice over narration
- soldier
- corporal
- lieutenant
- falstaff character
- knight
- high treason
- treason
- death bed
- mourning
- death of a friend
- king of france
- dauphin
- prince
- messenger
- challenger to the throne
- tennis ball
- narrator
- siege
- rousing speech
- speaking french
- english lesson
- uncle nephew relationship
- father son relationship
- herald
- heir to the throne
- death penalty
- execution
- noose
Henry V Cast
Derek Jacobi stars in Henry V.
Henry V Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Henry V 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 98% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 71% User score
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Henry V Plot Summary
What happens in Henry V from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with the character Chorus, portrayed by Derek Jacobi, who sets the stage by walking through a deserted film studio. He introduces the narrative before dramatically opening the doors to the main action, reappearing intermittently to offer insights and drive the plot forward.
Full summary
The whole story of Henry V, scene by scene
Henry V Box Office & Budget
Henry V grossed $10.2 million worldwide on a $9 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$10.2M
1.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $10.2M
- Budget
- $9M
Henry V Awards & Nominations
Henry V won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Direction at the BAFTA 1990.
1 win6 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1990 1 win · 6 nominations- Won Best Direction – Kenneth Branagh
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Kenneth Branagh
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Production Design
Henry V Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Behind the Scenes Kenneth Brannagh "Henry V" 1989 - Bobbie Wygant Archive
How Well Do You Know Henry V?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Chorus in the film?
Cars in Henry V
2 cars on screen: the 1927 Citroën B14 Torpédo and the 1935 Peugeot 401 DL Taxi.
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1927 Citroën B14 Torpédo Important role -
1935 Peugeot 401 DL Taxi Minor role
Henry V Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “V. Henrik” and “Heinrich V”.
- Also known as
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- V. Henrik
- Heinrich V
- Henrique V
- Henry V 1989
- Henrik V
- Enrico V
- Enrique V
- Генрих V: Битва при Азенкуре
- Ερρίκος ο 5ος
- הנרי החמישי
- Хенри V
- Henryk V
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- Jindřich V.
- 亨利五世
- Генріх V
- 헨리 5세
- ヘンリー五世, ჰენრი V
- เฮนรี่ที่ 5 จอมราชันย์
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Henry V FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Henry V, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Henry V?
Henry V runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was Henry V released?
Henry V was released on November 8, 1989.
Who is in the cast of Henry V?
Henry V stars Derek Jacobi.
How much did Henry V make at the box office?
Henry V grossed $10.2 million worldwide on a budget of $9 million.
How is Henry V rated?
Henry V has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Is Henry V based on a book?
Yes. Henry V is adapted from Henry V by William Shakespeare and A. R. Humphreys.
What awards did Henry V win?
Henry V won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Direction at the BAFTA 1990.
Does Henry V have a post-credit scene?
No. Henry V has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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