Henry V

Henry V is a 1989 biographical film directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh. The screenplay was written by Branagh, based on the play by William Shakespeare. The cast includes Paul Scofield, Ian Holm, Emma Thompson, and Alec McCowen. Production companies involved were BBC, BBC Film, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, Renaissance Films, and Curzon Film Distributors. The film was distributed by The Samuel Goldwyn Company.

Set in England during the 1410s, the narrative follows King Henry V of England as he embarks on the conquest of France. The film features characters such as Falstaff and John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford. It was composed by Patrick Doyle with costume design by Phyllis Dalton and production design by Tim Harvey. The original language is English and French.

The film has a runtime of 137 minutes and was rated PG-13. It received an Academy Award for Best Costume Design and a BAFTA Award for Best Direction. It was also nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor and Best Director. Critical reception included a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metascore of 83. The budget was $9,000,000, with revenue of $10,161,211.