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Elizabeth

R2h 3m1998Shekhar Kapur
IMDb: 7.4/10Rotten: 83%Metacritic: 75/100
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"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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QueenDukeTreasonQueen Elizabeth ITudorHistorical FigureCatholicProtestantPalace Intrigue16th Century

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Frequently asked questions

What is Elizabeth (1998) 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.

Who stars in Elizabeth?

Elizabeth stars Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth I), Joseph Fiennes (Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester), Geoffrey Rush (Sir Francis Walsingham), Christopher Eccleston (Duke of Norfolk), John Gielgud (The Pope). The film was directed by Shekhar Kapur.

How long is Elizabeth?

Elizabeth has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

Is Elizabeth worth watching?

Elizabeth holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama, History, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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