Elizabeth(1998)
“Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25.”
Overview
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.
Director
Shekhar Kapur
Studio
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$82M
Cast
Cate Blanchett
as Elizabeth I
Joseph Fiennes
as Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
Geoffrey Rush
as Sir Francis Walsingham
Christopher Eccleston
as Duke of Norfolk
John Gielgud
as The Pope
Richard Attenborough
as Sir William Cecil
Fanny Ardant
as Mary of Guise
Éric Cantona
as Monsieur de Foix
Vincent Cassel
as Duc d'Anjou
Kathy Burke
as Queen Mary Tudor
Edward Hardwicke
as Earl of Arundel
Emily Mortimer
as Kat Ashley
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
French
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$82M
Production Companies
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment • Working Title Films • Channel Four Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elizabeth?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Elizabeth (1998).
What is Elizabeth about?▼
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.
Who directed Elizabeth?▼
Elizabeth was directed by Shekhar Kapur and released in 1998. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Elizabeth?▼
Elizabeth has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in Elizabeth?▼
The cast of Elizabeth includes Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth I, Joseph Fiennes as Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, Geoffrey Rush as Sir Francis Walsingham, Christopher Eccleston as Duke of Norfolk, John Gielgud as The Pope and more.
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