The Coronation (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 2018, The Coronation is a documentary film directed by Harvey Lilley, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. The 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II marked the moment when she was formally recognized as England's new sovereign in front of God and her subjects. Three hundred million people tuned in, making it the most watched event in history. Now, for the first time, Her Majesty shares memories of the ceremony. Join us as we unlock a thousand years of coronation secrets and provide an unprecedented, up-close look at the legendary Crown Jewels.
Who’s in it. The Coronation stars Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom as Herself, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as Himself, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother as Herself (archive footage) and King George VI of the United Kingdom as Himself (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, The Coronation sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Coronation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Coronation tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Coronation (2018)?
- In US, The Coronation is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Coronation worth watching?
- The Coronation holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Coronation?
- The Coronation stars Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, King George VI of the United Kingdom and Keeley Hawes.
- When was The Coronation released?
- The Coronation was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.