Elizabeth
"Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25."
Originally released in 1998. Elizabeth is a drama/history film. directed by Shekhar Kapur. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Cate Blanchett, Joseph Fiennes, and Geoffrey Rush
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (1,461 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$82.2M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $82,150,642
Production Companies
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Working Title Films
- Channel Four Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Elizabeth?
Elizabeth was directed by Shekhar Kapur.
How long is Elizabeth?
Elizabeth has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Elizabeth released?
Elizabeth was released on September 13, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elizabeth?
The main cast of Elizabeth includes Cate Blanchett, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston, John Gielgud.
Is Elizabeth worth watching?
Elizabeth has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,461 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.