8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
War, Drama, History • 1989 • 137 min • Teen (13+)
Henry V (1989)
Henry V (1989)
Overview
In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
Starring Cast
Kenneth Branagh • Derek Jacobi • Simon Shepherd
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
Starring Cast
Kenneth Branagh • Derek Jacobi • Simon Shepherd
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium
The film leans left due to its dominant themes, which emphasize the gritty, realistic human cost of war and the moral ambiguities of conquest, subtly critiquing unbridled nationalism and military glory despite depicting a historical victory.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The film 'Henry V' (1989) features traditional casting without intentional race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, consistent with the historical source material, and does not incorporate explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays Christianity as a fundamental and affirming aspect of medieval English society and kingship. Henry V's deep piety, constant prayers, and appeals to divine will are presented as sincere and a source of strength and justification for his actions, even amidst the brutality of war. The narrative does not critique the faith itself, but rather shows its pervasive influence and the characters' genuine belief in it.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Henry V, 1989' is a faithful adaptation of Shakespeare's historical play. It does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, as the narrative focuses on historical events and political drama.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
Henry V (1989) is a historical war drama adapting Shakespeare's play. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its plot or character arcs. Therefore, the film has no depiction of transsexual individuals or related topics.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The 1989 film "Henry V" is a direct adaptation of Shakespeare's play, which is based on historical figures. All major characters, including King Henry V and other historical or canonical roles, are portrayed by actors matching their established gender.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The 1989 film "Henry V" adapts Shakespeare's historical play. All major characters, based on historical figures from 15th-century England and France, are portrayed by actors who are consistent with their established historical race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.1
Critic Ratings
9.8
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