Curious about where to watch and stream Henry V (1944) online? You do not need to look any further, we have the right answer for you. Screen and theater legend Laurence Olivier co-wrote, co-produced, directed, and starred in this cinematic adaptation of the Shakespearean play. With the on-screen title The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fifth with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France, the historical drama film premiered in the UK on November 22, 1944. It came out in the US two years later in 1946.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Henry V (1944) via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is Henry V (1944) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Henry V (1944) is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The narrative of the film goes back and forth between Henry V’s French campaign in the 15th century, and the performance of Henry V the play at the Globe Theatre in London in 1600. After receiving two tennis balls from the French Dauphin, he launches an invasion of France, believing himself to be the rightful ruler of that country.
The cast of Henry V includes Laurence Olivier as King Henry, Renée Asherson as Princess Katherine, and Ralph Truman as Mountjoy – The French Herald. The movie also features Ernest Thesiger as Duke of Berri – French Ambassador and Robert Helpmann as Bishop of Ely.
Watch Henry V (1944) streaming via HBO Max
Henry V (1944) is available to watch on HBO Max. Launched in the US in 2020, HBO Max, alternatively Max, is the in-house streaming platform of Warner Bros. Discovery. Subscribers can access content developed by its parent company and its affiliates. HBO Max also licenses films and TV shows developed by other studios.
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The Henry V (1944) synopsis is as follows:
“In the midst of the Hundred Years’ War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.”
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