Elizabeth (1998)
Kernel Score: 80% · 1,478 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 1998-09-13
Runtime: 123 minutes
Where to watch Elizabeth
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
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.
Elizabeth parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Elizabeth is an R-rated historical drama about political intrigue, religious conflict, and treason in Tudor England.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts treason plots and palace intrigue typical of Tudor-era political violence.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes a royal romance and court intrigue with some sensuality implied by its R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Shekhar Kapur
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
Elizabeth FAQ
Is Elizabeth good?
Elizabeth has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Elizabeth?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Elizabeth OK for kids?
Elizabeth is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Elizabeth is an R-rated historical drama about political intrigue, religious conflict, and treason in Tudor England.
What movies are like Elizabeth?
If you liked Elizabeth, try The Last Duel, A Man for All Seasons, Suffragette and The Physician.