The Crown (2016)
A melancholy, intimate drama unfolds across decades, revealing the measured intrigues of British power.
The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
How intense is The Crown?
The Crown has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated TV-MA.
What The Crown feels like
- Tone
- intimatemelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Crown
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Crown for you?
Is The Crown scary?
No. The Crown is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Crown gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Crown sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Crown OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
Where can I stream The Crown?
The Crown is streaming on Netflix.
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