The Crown (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 8.2
Released in 2016, The Crown is a drama series. “Duty lasts a lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
Who’s in it. The Crown stars Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II, Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Crown sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crown page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crown tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crown (2016)?
- In US, The Crown is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crown worth watching?
- The Crown holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Crown?
- The Crown stars Imelda Staunton, Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Jonathan Pryce and Helena Bonham Carter.
- When was The Crown released?
- The Crown was released in 2016.