Henry V
“The great adventure of a king who defied the odds to prove himself a man.”
Synopsis
In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Kenneth Brannagh "Henry V" 1989 - Bobbie Wygant Archive
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2020-08-19
Top Cast
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Kenneth Branagh
Henry V
Derek Jacobi
Chorus
Brian Blessed
Exeter
James Larkin
Bedford
Paul Scofield
French King
Emma Thompson
Katherine
Judi Dench
Mistress Quickly
Simon Shepherd
Duke Humphrey of Gloucester
James Simmons
Duke Edward of York
Charles Kay
Archbishop of Canterbury
Alec McCowen
Bishop of Ely
Fabian Cartwright
Earl Richard of Cambridge
Stephen Simms
Lord Henry Scroop
Jay Villiers
Sir Thomas Grey
Ian Holm
Captain Fluellen
Danny Webb
Gower
Michael Williams
Williams
Jimmy Yuill
Jamy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kaohsiung Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 13, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.13x
+$1.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Branagh
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Branagh, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- Henry V
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.2M
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Renaissance Films, Curzon Film Distributors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh, William Shakespeare
Patrick Doyle
Kenneth MacMillan
Michael Bradsell
Stephen Evans, Bruce Sharman
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Branagh
Director
Bruce Sharman
Producer
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Kenneth Branagh
Writer
Phyllis Dalton
Costume Design
Tim Harvey
Production Design
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Henry V
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Henry V about?
In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
Who directed Henry V?
Henry V was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Who stars in Henry V?
The principal cast of Henry V includes Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, James Larkin, Paul Scofield.
When was Henry V released and how long is it?
Henry V was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Henry V?
Henry V had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $10.2M at the worldwide box office (1.13 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Henry V?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Henry V was composed by Patrick Doyle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Henry V?
Henry V holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).