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7.2/10 1998 2h 3m Released

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.

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Top Cast

Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett
Elizabeth I
Joseph Fiennes
Joseph Fiennes
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
Geoffrey Rush
Geoffrey Rush
Sir Francis Walsingham
Christopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston
Duke of Norfolk
John Gielgud
John Gielgud
The Pope
Richard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough
Sir William Cecil
Fanny Ardant
Fanny Ardant
Mary of Guise
Éric Cantona
Éric Cantona
Monsieur de Foix
Vincent Cassel
Vincent Cassel
Duc d'Anjou
Kathy Burke
Kathy Burke
Queen Mary Tudor
Edward Hardwicke
Edward Hardwicke
Earl of Arundel
Emily Mortimer
Emily Mortimer
Kat Ashley
James Frain
James Frain
Alvaro de la Quadra
Kelly Macdonald
Kelly Macdonald
Isabel Knollys
Kenny Doughty
Kenny Doughty
Sir Thomas Elyot
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
John Ballard

Reviews

crastana 8/10

Even The Footballer did a decent job Forget about historical records and accuracy or Henry VIII architecture, their buildings look like they are in the BC XI. I wont give it 10 because is full of historical inaccuracies, if this was a Russian film they would say it is disinformation and propaganda..., as a work of fiction it works, the cast is great every one here does great acting i can´t say who was better, if it…

CinemaSerf 7/10

A very good looking depiction of the early reign of England's Queen Elizabeth I with Oscar-nominated Cate Blanchett in the title role. Initially, she struggles to stay alive during the reign of her devoutly Catholic (a superbly cast Kathy Burke) half-sister Mary, with the help of her childhood friend Robert Dudley (Joseph Fiennes). These risks do not diminish at all once she succeeds to the throne and faces…

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FAQ about Elizabeth

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.
When was Elizabeth released?
Elizabeth was released in 1998.
What genres does Elizabeth belong to?
Elizabeth is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in Elizabeth?
The cast of Elizabeth includes Cate Blanchett, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston, John Gielgud.