The Virgin Queen (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 2006, The Virgin Queen is a drama series.
What it’s about. The Virgin Queen explores the full sweep of Elizabeth's life: from her days of fear as a potential victim of her sister's terror; through her great love affair with Robert Dudley; into her years of triumph over the Armada; and finally her old age and her last, enigmatic relationship with her young protégé, the Earl of Essex.
Who’s in it. The Virgin Queen stars Anne-Marie Duff as Queen Elizabeth I, Tom Hardy as Robert Dudley, Ian Hart as William Cecil - Lord Burghley and Dexter Fletcher as Sir Thomas Radcliffe - Earl of Sussex, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Virgin Queen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Virgin Queen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Virgin Queen tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Virgin Queen (2006)?
- In US, The Virgin Queen is available to stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Virgin Queen worth watching?
- The Virgin Queen holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Virgin Queen?
- The Virgin Queen stars Anne-Marie Duff, Tom Hardy, Ian Hart, Dexter Fletcher and Joanne Whalley.
- When was The Virgin Queen released?
- The Virgin Queen was released in 2006.