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Henry V (1989)

Directed by Kenneth Branagh · 137 min · War, Drama, History

59.2 TOPICAL score · #1,329 of 6,776 films

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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 (1989, directed by Kenneth Branagh) has a TOPICAL score of 59.2 - ranked 1,329 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on awards and critics, and lowest on legacy & cult status. It won 6 awards from 10 nominations, including the BAFTA Award for Best Direction. Critics: 98% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.2/10 critics' average · Metacritic 83. Audiences: TMDB 7.1/10 (423 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 31 languages.

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Critics85
Audience59
Awards93
Historical impact36
Lasting engagement42
Cast37
Legacy & cult status21

Starring: Kenneth Branagh (actor #607), Derek Jacobi (actor #864), Brian Blessed, James Larkin

“Henry V received widespread critical acclaim and is considered one of the best Shakespeare screen adaptations ever produced.”

Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 8/10

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