Elizabeth
“Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25.”
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.
Where to watch Elizabeth in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Elizabeth there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Elizabeth streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a 1998 English-language drama and history film directed by Shekhar Kapur. The cast is led by Cate Blanchett, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Elizabeth was produced by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films, and Channel Four Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 13, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $82 million worldwide.
- Director
- Shekhar Kapur
- Writers
- Michael Hirst
- Release date
- September 13, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $82 million
- Production
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films, Channel Four Films
Elizabeth cast & crew
Elizabeth was directed by Shekhar Kapur and written by Michael Hirst.
The cast features 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 Richard Attenborough as Sir William Cecil.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Hirschfelder, cinematography is by Remi Adefarasin, and it was produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner.
Is Elizabeth worth watching?
Elizabeth holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 1,502 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Elizabeth is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Elizabeth
Elizabeth isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Elizabeth
Cate Blanchett
Elizabeth I
Joseph Fiennes
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
Geoffrey Rush
Sir Francis Walsingham
Christopher Eccleston
Duke of Norfolk
John Gielgud
The Pope
Richard Attenborough
Sir William Cecil
Fanny Ardant
Mary of Guise
Éric Cantona
Monsieur de Foix
Vincent Cassel
Duc d'Anjou
Kathy Burke
Queen Mary Tudor
Edward Hardwicke
Earl of Arundel
Emily Mortimer
Kat Ashley
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Elizabeth — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Elizabeth in United States?
Elizabeth is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Elizabeth in?
Elizabeth is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Elizabeth?
Elizabeth runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is Elizabeth rated?
Elizabeth is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 1,502 ratings.
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