Elizabeth

Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25.

19982h 3m7.2(1,535 votes)

DramaHistory

Synopsis

The story of the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.

Elizabeth (1998) is a drama and history film directed by Shekhar Kapur. It stars Cate Blanchett, Joseph Fiennes, and Geoffrey Rush. The film runs for 2 hours 3 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 1,535 votes.

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Director

Shekhar Kapur

Cast

Cate Blanchett

Elizabeth I

Joseph Fiennes

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

Geoffrey Rush

Sir Francis Walsingham

Christopher Eccleston

Duke of Norfolk

John Gielgud

The Pope

Richard Attenborough

Sir William Cecil

Fanny Ardant

Mary of Guise

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Where can I watch Elizabeth?

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Who stars in Elizabeth?

Elizabeth stars Cate Blanchett, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, and Christopher Eccleston, and was directed by Shekhar Kapur.

How long is Elizabeth?

Elizabeth has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes.

When did Elizabeth come out?

Elizabeth was released in 1998.

What genre is Elizabeth?

Elizabeth is a drama and history film.

Is Elizabeth worth watching?

Elizabeth holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.