Page
Elizabeth
- Summary
- How to watch
- News & features
❚ We may earn commission from links on this page. Our editorial is always independent (learn more).
Watch trailer
01:40
Elizabeth
Save
- 1998
- Shekhar Kapur
- 118 mins
- 15
Summary
Historical drama set in the 16th century, starring Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush. Spirited young Elizabeth is crowned queen upon the death of her sister Mary, amid religious conflict and intrigue at court. Her advisers urge her to protect England from attack by making a political marriage with a suitor from either France or Spain, but her first commitment is to ruling her country.
Ad
Powered By
IMDB
Review
A star rating of 4 out of 5.
Alan Jones
This Elizabethan political thriller charting the turbulent life and times of the self-proclaimed "Virgin Queen" is given a vivid contemporary focus by Indian director Shekhar Kapur's keen visual eye. A far cry from the usual costume drama, this sumptuous biography is a thoughtful and dramatic triumph and Australian actress Cate Blanchett is a revelation as the strong-willed monarch who nimbly transforms from naive girlhood to true majesty, assisted by Sir Francis Walsingham (Shine's Geoffrey Rush). Richard Attenborough, Joseph Fiennes, Angus Deayton and ex-footballer Eric Cantona flesh out an interesting cast as "Bollywood" meets The Godfather.
imdb-square
7.4/10
How to watch
Loading
Streaming
Credits
Cast
rolenameElizabeth ICate BlanchettSir Francis WalsinghamGeoffrey RushSir William CecilRichard AttenboroughThe PopeJohn GielgudMary of GuiseFanny ArdantBishop GardinerTerence RigbyDuke of NorfolkChristopher EcclestonLettice HowardAmanda RyanQueen Mary TudorKathy BurkeAlvaro de la QuadraJames FrainEarl of SussexJamie ForemanEarl of ArundelEdward HardwickeRobert Dudley, Earl of LeicesterJoseph FiennesIsabel KnollysKelly MacdonaldDance tutorWayne SleepKat AshleyEmily MortimerWoad, Chancellor of the ExchequerAngus DeaytonMonsieur de FoixEric CantonaDuc d'AnjouVincent CasselJohn BallardDaniel CraigLady in WaitingLily Allen
Show more
Crew
rolenameDirectorShekhar Kapur
Details
Theatrical distributor
Polygram Filmed Entertainment
Released on
1998-10-23
Languages
English | French | Turkish
Guidance
Violence, sex scenes.
Available on
video, DVD and Blu-ray
Formats
Colour
News & features about Elizabeth
-
Nathan Fielder confronts Elizabeth Holmes and her husband in new documentary trailer
The A24 film sees Fielder move in with the Theranos founder before her prison term.
-
The Party cast: Who stars in the ITV drama, based on Elizabeth Day's novel?
Your essential guide to the cast of The Party.
Ad
-
What happened to Elizabeth Smart? Subject of Netflix's Kidnapped
The new documentary is available to watch now.
-
What happened to Elizabeth Debicki's Jed in The Night Manager?
The breakout character is notable only by her absence in the new episodes.
-
Elizabeth Holmes stars in first look at new Nathan Fielder documentary filmed before prison sentence
The upcoming documentary shadows convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes in the days leading up to her incarceration.
-
Call the Midwife favourite joins cast for new project about Queen Elizabeth II and her royal dresser
By Royal Appointment is going on tour across the UK this autumn.
-
Elizabeth Kelly, actress best known as EastEnders' beloved Nellie Ellis, dies aged 104
The actress also had roles in Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
Ad
-
Who are Elizabeth and Letitia? Meet Race Across the World 2025 contestants
The race is nearly run!
-
Ghosts’ Simon Farnaby talks movie spin-off and acting opposite Queen Elizabeth II
The Ghosts movie is coming to cinemas later this year.
-
BBC legend Fiona Bruce reveals the story behind private and personal items of the late Queen Elizabeth II
Fiona Bruce gives viewers a look inside the Royal Collection.
-
The Party author Elizabeth Day: "Thank goodness Luke Evans is gay, otherwise I would have to leave my husband for him"
The author and podcaster spends most of her time talking about failure, but bringing her bestselling novel The Party to our screens feels like a huge success.
-
BBC confirms new Queen Elizabeth II documentary with "powerful archive" footage
The documentary will tell the story of modern Britain through the prism of Queen Elizabeth II's life.
-
Pride and Prejudice's latest adaptation has 'stubborn, vulnerable' Elizabeth Bennet
Marisa Abela is playing Elizabeth Bennet in Audible's new version of Jane Austen's masterwork.
-
Ben Kingsley talks returning to the MCU with Wonder Man, his connection to the Beatles and revering Queen Elizabeth II
Despite the awards and success, the actor values his knighthood from the late Queen above all.
-
Elizabeth Olsen reveals whether she wants MCU comeback as Wanda Maximoff after character 'death'
Elizabeth Olsen has suggested that she's ready for an MCU comeback.
-
WandaVision's Elizabeth Olsen says Marvel films are "not really the art I consume"
Olsen gained worldwide recognition for her roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
-
Cocaine Bear true story: How accurate is the Elizabeth Banks film?
The movie stars Ray Liotta, Keri Russell, Alden Ehrenreich, Margo Martindale, O'Shea Jackson Jr and Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
-
Pride & Prejudice at 20: How the Elizabeth-centric version masters the balance of Austen and Hollywood
Joe Wright's stripped-down, riveting adaptation starring Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet is back in cinemas this weekend.
-
The Night Manager's Elizabeth Debicki joins Ewan McGregor in My Master Builder
The full My Master Builder cast includes stars from The Crown, The Wheel of Time and more.
-
I designed Princess Diana’s wedding dress – glamour on the red carpet is over
The “naked dress” has killed individuality and fashion, says the fashion designer.
-
Elizabeth Hurley lands glamorous role as The Deceased in twisty new Channel 4 reality game show
The series has been described a game of wit, willpower, persuasion and betrayal...
-
Paddington in Peru makes Queen Elizabeth II meeting canon with adorable tribute
The new film contains a touching tribute to the late monarch.
-
"Devious" new game show with Elizabeth Hurley and Rob Rinder confirms air date – and it's "camp, cut-throat"
The game show comes from the team behind The Traitors UK.
-
The Dropout true story: Elizabeth Holmes scandal explained
The dramatised account of the unbelievable story is now coming to BBC One.
See more about Elizabeth
Ad
Ad
Ad