Elizabeth
“Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25.”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Top Cast
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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
Richard Attenborough
Sir William Cecil
Fanny Ardant
Mary of Guise
Éric Cantona
Monsieur de Foix
Vincent Cassel
Duc d'Anjou
Kathy Burke
Queen Mary Tudor
Edward Hardwicke
Earl of Arundel
Emily Mortimer
Kat Ashley
James Frain
Alvaro de la Quadra
Kelly Macdonald
Isabel Knollys
Kenny Doughty
Sir Thomas Elyot
Daniel Craig
John Ballard
Alfie Allen
Arundel's Son
Jamie Foreman
Earl of Sussex
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 13, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$82.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.74x
+$52.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shekhar Kapur
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hirst
- Original Score
- David Hirschfelder
- Original Title
- Elizabeth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $82.2M
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title, Channel Four Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shekhar Kapur
Michael Hirst
David Hirschfelder
Remi Adefarasin, Alan Stewart
Jill Bilcock
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Alison Owen
Department Leadership Roster
Shekhar Kapur
Director
Michael Hirst
Screenplay
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Alison Owen
Producer
David Hirschfelder
Original Music Composer
Remi Adefarasin
Director of Photography
Jill Bilcock
Editor
John Myhre
Production Design
Alexandra Byrne
Costume Design
Peter Chiang
Visual Effects Supervisor
Terry Forrestal
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elizabeth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Elizabeth?
Elizabeth was directed by Shekhar Kapur.
Who stars in Elizabeth?
The principal cast of Elizabeth includes Cate Blanchett, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston, John Gielgud.
When was Elizabeth released and how long is it?
Elizabeth was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Elizabeth?
Elizabeth had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $82.2M at the worldwide box office (2.74 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Elizabeth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elizabeth was composed by David Hirschfelder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elizabeth?
Elizabeth holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).