Chimes at Midnight
1965, English. Directed by Orson Welles.
A Distinguished Company Breathes Life Into Shakespeare’s Lusty Age of FALSTAFF
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 causes mischief with his low-class friends, especially his rotund father figure, John Falstaff. To redeem his title, Hal may have to choose between allegiance to his real father and loyalty to his friend.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Chimes at Midnight is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Orson WellesDirector
- Orson WellesFalstaff
- Keith BaxterPrince Hal
- John GielgudHenry IV
- Jeanne MoreauDoll Tearsheet
- Margaret RutherfordMistress Quickly
- Marina VladyKate Percy
- Walter ChiariMr. Silence
- Michael AldridgePistol
- Tony BeckleyNed Poins
- Jeremy RowePrince John
- Norman RodwayHenry 'Hotspur' Percy
- Alan WebbJustice Shallow
Details
- Released
- 22 December 1965
- Original title
- Campanadas a medianoche
- Country
- Spain, Switzerland
- Written by
- Orson Welles
- Budget
- $800K
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What Chimes at Midnight is based on
Chimes at Midnight is based on Henry V, a dramatic work by William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part 1, a 1597 dramatic work by William Shakespeare, Richard II, a 1595 dramatic work by William Shakespeare, and Holinshed's Chronicles (1577) by Raphael Holinshed and William Harrison.
Dramatic work
Henry V
By William Shakespeare
Dramatic work · 1597
Henry IV, Part 1
By William Shakespeare
Dramatic work · 1595
Richard II
By William Shakespeare
1577
Holinshed's Chronicles
By Raphael Holinshed and William Harrison
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Chimes at Midnight: quick answers
Is Chimes at Midnight worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 257 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Chimes at Midnight?
Chimes at Midnight runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Chimes at Midnight have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Chimes at Midnight. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Chimes at Midnight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Chimes at Midnight is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Chimes at Midnight on?
Chimes at Midnight is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Chimes at Midnight?
If you liked Chimes at Midnight, try Pork Chop Hill, Sometimes in April, Casualties of War.
Who directed Chimes at Midnight?
Chimes at Midnight (1965) was directed by Orson Welles and stars Orson Welles, Keith Baxter, John Gielgud.
What is Chimes at Midnight based on?
Chimes at Midnight is based on Henry V, a dramatic work by William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part 1, a 1597 dramatic work by William Shakespeare, Richard II, a 1595 dramatic work by William Shakespeare, and Holinshed's Chronicles (1577) by Raphael Holinshed and William Harrison.