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Elizabeth

1998Movie2 h 3 minR

DramaHistory
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic757.5Rotten Tomatoes83%86%

A tense, intriguing drama movie about history and politics, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Biopic
  • Political Intrigue
  • Period Drama
  • Royal Drama
  • Character Study
  • Intense & Dramatic
  • Power Struggles
  • Lavish Production
  • Transformative Performance

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Shekhar Kapur
Written by
Michael Hirst
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Alison Owen
Music by
David Hirschfelder

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 13, 1998 · 2 h 3 min · R

Released
September 13, 1998
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$82 million
Available in
83 countries

Tropes

Lady of War, Deliberate Values Dissonance, Ominous Latin Chanting +9

  • Lady of War
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Ominous Latin Chanting
  • Art Imitates Art
  • Requisite Royal Regalia
  • Unflinching Walk
  • Berserk Button
  • Good Princess, Evil Queen
  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Troll
  • Evil Jesuit
  • Camp Straight

12 of 72 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Elizabeth?"

Questions about Elizabeth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Elizabeth?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Elizabeth from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Elizabeth worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 75).

Is there a sequel to Elizabeth?

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

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007).

Is Elizabeth plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Elizabeth good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Elizabeth use?

Lady of WarDeliberate Values DissonanceOminous Latin ChantingArt Imitates ArtRequisite Royal RegaliaUnflinching WalkBerserk ButtonGood Princess, Evil QueenAdaptation Dye-JobTrollEvil JesuitCamp Straightand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 tropes for it, including Lady of War, Deliberate Values Dissonance, and Ominous Latin Chanting.