# Henry V (1989)

> A young English king turns Shakespearean rhetoric and private doubt into fierce resolve during the brutal campaign toward Agincourt.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5768

## Facts

- Runtime: 137 min
- Genres: War, Drama, History
- Director: Kenneth Branagh
- Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, James Larkin, Paul Scofield, Emma Thompson, Judi Dench, Simon Shepherd
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097499/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: stirring, gritty, passionate, historical drama night, shakespeare film marathon

## Synopsis

A young king faces the weight of his crown and the horrors of war.

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