Henry IV (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1984, Henry IV is a drama film directed by Marco Bellocchio, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. During a costume party a wealthy young man falls off his horse and lands on his head, after which he believes that he is who he's dressed up as: 11th century Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. Twenty years later those who once called themselves his friends, with doctor in tow, return to his castle - where the servants continue the medieval costume charade and refer to the main character as "Your Highness" - in order to try to try to cure him of his insanity.
Who’s in it. Henry IV stars Marcello Mastroianni as Henry IV, Claudia Cardinale as Matilda, Leopoldo Trieste as Psichiatra and Paolo Bonacelli as Belcredi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Henry IV has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Henry IV page.
If you liked it. Fans of Henry IV tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Henry IV (1984)?
- In US, Henry IV is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Henry IV worth watching?
- Henry IV holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Henry IV?
- Henry IV stars Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Leopoldo Trieste, Paolo Bonacelli and Gianfelice Imparato.
- When was Henry IV released?
- Henry IV was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.