Elizabeth (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1998, Elizabeth is a drama and history film directed by Shekhar Kapur, running about 124 minutes. “Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Elizabeth stars Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth I, Geoffrey Rush as Sir Francis Walsingham, Christopher Eccleston as Duke of Norfolk and Joseph Fiennes as Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Elizabeth has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $82.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elizabeth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elizabeth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elizabeth (1998)?
- In US, Elizabeth is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elizabeth worth watching?
- Elizabeth holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Elizabeth?
- Elizabeth stars Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Fiennes and John Gielgud.
- When was Elizabeth released?
- Elizabeth was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.