
Henry V(1944)
In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.


“All hail.”
England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.

Timothée Chalamet
Hal

Joel Edgerton
Falstaff

Sean Harris
William

Tom Glynn-Carney
Hotspur

Lily-Rose Depp
Catherine

Thomasin McKenzie
Philippa, Queen of Denmark

Robert Pattinson
The Dauphin

Ben Mendelsohn
King Henry IV

Andrew Havill
Archbishop of Canterbury

Dean-Charles Chapman
Thomas
The King is a drama, history, war film released in 2019 exploring themes of biography, based on true story, hundred years' war, historical fiction, british history, mentor protégé relationship. Directed by David Michôd, it stars Timothée Chalamet, Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris. England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.
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