Movie Info

London, 1554. England is rife with intrigue. Elizabeth, born of royal lineage (the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn), imprisoned by her hal...(read more...) f- sister Mary, when she is 16, is swept onto the throne and crowned Queen of England at 23. To survive, Elizabeth must suss out hidden agendas in her court, on the battlefield, in the church, and in those closest to her. The male-dominated ruling class would appear to have the advantage, but Elizabeth will deploy whatever means necessary to keep, or take, what is rightfully hers. This young woman of intelligence and vitality will toughen herself into the imposing icon of legend...Elizabeth I.

Director: Shekhar Kapur

MPAA: R

Running Time: 2 hrs. 4 min.

Release Date: Nov 06, 1998

Cast: Cate Blanchett, Christopher Eccleston, Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes, Richard Attenborough