Elizabeth (1998)
A young queen navigates treacherous court politics and forbidden love, forging an empire with gritty resolve.
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.
How intense is Elizabeth?
Elizabeth has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Elizabeth feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulepicatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Elizabeth
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Elizabeth for you?
Is Elizabeth scary?
No. Elizabeth is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Elizabeth gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Elizabeth sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Elizabeth OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Elizabeth?
Elizabeth runs 2h 3m.
Where can I stream Elizabeth?
Elizabeth is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Elizabeth have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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