Just Henry (2011): Cast & Plot
Just Henry is a 2011 mystery drama directed by David Moore, starring Josh Bolt as Henry, Sheila Hancock and Barbara Flynn. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- David Moore
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ITV
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Just Henry About?
The premise of Just Henry without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by terrifying nightmares, Henry begins to investigate the secrets of his own past, gradually uncovering the circumstances surrounding his father's death. As each clue is revealed, the family is forced to confront hidden truths that will irrevocably alter their lives.
Just Henry Cast & Characters
Josh Bolt leads the cast as Henry, with Sheila Hancock as Gran and Barbara Flynn as Mrs Beaumont. Directed by David Moore; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Moore
- Josh Bolt as Henry
- Sheila Hancock as Gran
- Barbara Flynn as Mrs Beaumont
- Charlie Clarke as Grace
Also Starring in Just Henry
· 5 more- Elaine Cassidy Maureene
- Dean Andrews Bill
- Stephen Campbell Moore Joey
- Simon Kunz Inspector Titmuss
- Pooky Quesnel Mrs Jeffries
More from David Moore
More films directed by David Moore: Sweeney Todd, Wallis & Edward and Tom Brown’s Schooldays.
Just Henry Plot Summary
What happens in Just Henry from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Henry, Josh Bolt is a 15-year-old boy haunted by the death of his father in the Second World War. Guided by his grandmother, Gran, Sheila Hancock he becomes fixated on a mystery that binds his family to a classmate’s. He learns that the father of a classmate was the man who killed his own father, a revelation that fractures the fragile sense of safety he has built around his home life. The moment is sharpened by a clash with a pacifist teacher, leading to a disciplinary row that unsettles him further. At the center of this upheaval is Mrs Beaumont, the head of class discipline, a figure whose beliefs about duty and duty’s price become a touchstone for Henry’s restless mind.
Full summary
The whole story of Just Henry, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Just Henry?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is the age of the protagonist, Henry, at the start of the film?
Just Henry Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “只有亨利” and “Just Henry – A Verdade de Uma Vida”.
- Also known as
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- 只有亨利
- Just Henry – A Verdade de Uma Vida
- Just Henry A Verdade de Uma Vida
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Just Henry FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Just Henry, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Just Henry?
Just Henry runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Just Henry released?
Just Henry was released on December 18, 2011.
Who directed Just Henry?
Just Henry was directed by David Moore.
More films by David Moore Who is in the cast of Just Henry?
Just Henry stars Josh Bolt as Henry, Sheila Hancock as Gran and Barbara Flynn as Mrs Beaumont, among 9 credited actors.
Does Just Henry have a post-credit scene?
No. Just Henry has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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