Movies Like Henry IV: Part 2

If you liked Henry IV: Part 2 (1991), a movie directed by Michael Bogdanov, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Firebrand (2024)
★ 6.3/10
Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival.
2
A Man for All Seasons (1966)
★ 7.3/10
A depiction of the conflict between King Henry VIII of England and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who refuses to swear the Oath of Supremacy declaring Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England.
3
Chimes at Midnight (1965)
★ 7.2/10
Henry IV usurps the English throne, sets in motion the factious War of the Roses and now faces a rebellion led by Northumberland scion Hotspur. Henry's heir, Prince Hal, is a ne'er-do-well carouser who drinks and…
4
Looking for Richard (1996)
★ 6.8/10
Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."
5
Hamlet (1990)
★ 6.6/10
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
6
Henry V (1944)
★ 6.7/10
In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
7
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder (1987)
★ 6/10
In this sequel, Scott Wylde, an American kickboxer, must go to Cambodia to rescue his Vietnamese girlfriend from Russian and Vietnamese troops.
8
The King (2019)
★ 7.2/10
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.
9
The Red Badge of Courage (1951)
★ 6.4/10
Henry Fleming is a young Union soldier in the American Civil War. During his unit's first engagement, Henry flees the battlefield in fear. When he learns that the Union actually won the battle, shame over his cowardice…
10
Henry V (1989)
★ 7.1/10
In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
11
Richard III (1955)
★ 7.2/10
Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in…
12
Scaramouche (1952)
★ 7/10
In 18th-century France, a young man masquerades as an actor to avenge his friend's murder.
13
Much Ado About Nothing (2013)
★ 6.8/10
A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.
14
The King's Speech (2010)
★ 7.7/10
The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and…
15
Love Happy (1949)
★ 5.8/10
The Marx Brothers help young Broadway hopefuls when they get mixed up with gangsters due to a tin of sardines containing Romanoff diamonds.
16
Anne of the Thousand Days (1969)
★ 7.2/10
Henry VIII of England discards his wife, Katharine of Aragon, who has failed to produce a male heir, in favor of the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn.
17
King Lear (2018)
★ 6/10
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
18
Battle of the Year (2013)
★ 6.8/10
A down-on-his-luck coach is hired to prepare a team of the best American dancers for an international tournament that attracts all the best crews from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years.
19
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
★ 7/10
Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's, a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker, Audrey Fulquard, and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day, Seymour finds a very…
20
The Red Shoes (1948)
★ 8/10
A fledgling ballerina falls in love with a brilliant composer, but the jealous head of the ballet company plots to drive them apart.