The Virgin Queen (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1955, The Virgin Queen is a drama, romance and history film directed by Henry Koster, running about 92 minutes. “CinemaScope spectacularly spreads before you the velvet cape and violent age of Sir Walter Raleigh and The Virgin Queen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sir Walter Raleigh overcomes court intrigue to win favor with the Queen in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World.
Who’s in it. The Virgin Queen stars Richard Todd as Sir Walter Raleigh, Bette Davis as Queen Elizabeth I, Joan Collins as Beth Throgmorton and Jay Robinson as Chadwick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Virgin Queen has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Virgin Queen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Virgin Queen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Virgin Queen (1955)?
- In US, The Virgin Queen 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 The Virgin Queen worth watching?
- The Virgin Queen holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Virgin Queen?
- The Virgin Queen stars Richard Todd, Bette Davis, Joan Collins, Jay Robinson and Herbert Marshall.
- When was The Virgin Queen released?
- The Virgin Queen was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.