Henry V(1944)
The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fifth with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France
Henry V Synopsis
In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
Henry V (1944) is a history, drama and war film directed by Laurence Olivier, released on November 24, 1944 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Laurence Olivier, Renée Asherson, Ralph Truman and Ernest Thesiger. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 135 ratings.
- Director:
- Laurence Olivier
- Writers:
- Alan Dent, Laurence Olivier, Dallas Bower
- Producers:
- Filippo Del Giudice, Laurence Olivier
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Krasker
- Composer:
- William Walton
- Production:
- Two Cities Films
- Status:
- Released
Henry V (1944) Trailer
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Henry V Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurence Olivier
as King Henry
Renée Asherson
as Princess Katherine
Ralph Truman
as Mountjoy - The French Herald
Ernest Thesiger
as Duke of Berri - French Ambassador
- Frederick Cooper
Frederick Cooper
as Corporal Nym
Robert Helpmann
as Bishop of Ely
Leslie Banks
as Chorus
Felix Aylmer
as Archbishop of Canterbury
Robert Newton
as Ancient Pistol
Freda Jackson
as Mistress Quickly
George Cole
as Boy
Leo Genn
as The Constable of France
Key crew
Directed by Laurence Olivier, written by Alan Dent, Laurence Olivier and Dallas Bower, produced by Filippo Del Giudice and Laurence Olivier.
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Henry V Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 135 ratings.
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Henry V – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Henry V online?
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Henry V (1944) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Henry V?
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The main cast of Henry V (1944) includes Laurence Olivier, Renée Asherson, Ralph Truman, Ernest Thesiger and Frederick Cooper. The film was directed by Laurence Olivier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Henry V released?
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Henry V was released on November 24, 1944 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is Henry V worth watching?
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Henry V (1944) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 135 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Henry V?
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