Henry V
PG-13

Henry V

The great adventure of a king who defied the odds to prove himself a man.

1989 • 137 min • War · Drama · History

Synopsis

In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.

Our family guide

Best from age 13
71
Movie Knight Score
418 reviews
  • 71 Audience · 418 · 100%

In 1415, young King Henry V of England leads his forces into France during the Hundred Years' War. This historical drama follows the king's journey, culminating in the famous Battle of Agincourt.

Violence & peril
7/10
Language
2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
3/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
5/10

Heads up

  • Graphic battlefield violence, including depictions of death and injury.
  • Some intense emotional scenes involving loss and sacrifice.

What it models well

  • Courage under pressure
  • Leadership and duty
  • Strategic thinking
  • The cost of war

Talk about it after

  • The true meaning of honor and glory in wartime
  • The role of leadership in inspiring people
  • The historical context of the Hundred Years' War

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Top billed cast

Director: Kenneth Branagh • Crew: Kenneth Branagh

Trailers & clips

Kenneth Brannagh "Henry V" 1989 - Bobbie Wygant Archive

Henry V (1989) trailer

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