Chimes at Midnight_
"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.
Starring
Orson Welles, Keith Baxter, John Gielgud
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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9 countries
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8 countries
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6 countries
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Year context
Chimes at Midnight was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
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,...
Chimes at Midnight is a Comedy, Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 55m.
CAST (20)
Orson Welles
Falstaff
Keith Baxter
Prince Hal
John Gielgud
Henry IV
Jeanne Moreau
Doll Tearsheet
Margaret Rutherford
Mistress Quickly
Marina Vlady
Kate Percy
Walter Chiari
Mr. Silence
Michael Aldridge
Pistol
Tony Beckley
Ned Poins
JR
Jeremy Rowe
Prince John
Norman Rodway
Henry 'Hotspur' Percy
Alan Webb
Justice Shallow
Fernando Rey
Worcester
José Nieto
Northumberland
Andrew Faulds
Westmoreland
LD
Luis de Tejada
Patrick Bedford
Bardolph (as Paddy Bedford)
Ralph Richardson
Narrator (voice)
Ingrid Pitt
(uncredited)
Beatrice Welles
Falstaff's Page
BOX OFFICE
$800K
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Country
Spain, CH
Rating
7.2/10 (237 votes)
Budget
$800,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Chimes at Midnight about?
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.
How long is Chimes at Midnight?
Chimes at Midnight has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who stars in Chimes at Midnight?
The cast of Chimes at Midnight includes Orson Welles, Keith Baxter, John Gielgud, Jeanne Moreau, Margaret Rutherford.
What is the rating of Chimes at Midnight?
Chimes at Midnight has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 237 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Comedy
Drama
History
War