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Elizabeth: The Golden Age

2007Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

DramaHistory
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic456.4Rotten Tomatoes35%59%

A tense, romantic drama movie about history and politics.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Story

Woman. Warrior. Queen.

When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.

Feels like

  • Historical Epic
  • Political Intrigue
  • Royal Biography
  • Naval Warfare
  • Religious Conflict
  • Stately Drama
  • Period Costume Design
  • Female Leadership

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Shekhar Kapur
Written by
Michael Hirst, William Nicholson
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jonathan Cavendish
Music by
A.R. Rahman, Craig Armstrong

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Facts

September 9, 2007 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
September 9, 2007
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Swedish, Spanish
Made in
France, United Kingdom, Germany
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$74 million
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Historical Relationship Overhaul, Foreshadowing, Halfway Plot Switch +9

  • Historical Relationship Overhaul
  • Foreshadowing
  • Halfway Plot Switch
  • Expository Hairstyle Change
  • Lady of War
  • Sinister Minister
  • Historical Ugliness Update
  • Evil Jesuit
  • Out-Gambitted
  • Killer Outfit
  • Grand Vizier
  • Kicked Upstairs

12 of 72 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Elizabeth: The Golden Age?"

Questions about Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Elizabeth: The Golden Age?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Elizabeth: The Golden Age from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 17 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Elizabeth: The Golden Age worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is Elizabeth: The Golden Age a sequel?

  1. Elizabeth (1998)
  2. Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Elizabeth (1998).

Is Elizabeth: The Golden Age okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Elizabeth: The Golden Age good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Elizabeth: The Golden Age use?

Historical Relationship OverhaulForeshadowingHalfway Plot SwitchExpository Hairstyle ChangeLady of WarSinister MinisterHistorical Ugliness UpdateEvil JesuitOut-GambittedKiller OutfitGrand VizierKicked Upstairsand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 tropes for it, including Historical Relationship Overhaul, Foreshadowing, and Halfway Plot Switch.