Directed by:
Shekhar KapurScreenplay:
Michael HirstCinematography:
Remi AdefarasinComposer:
David HirschfelderCast:
Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes, Christopher Eccleston, Richard Attenborough, Rod Culbertson, Jamie Foreman, Edward Hardwicke, Fanny Ardant (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
In 1554, England is ruled by the fervently Catholic Queen Mary (Kathy Burke), whose persecution of Protestants even extends to her own half-sister, Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett). When Mary dies, Elizabeth succeeds to the throne, but finds her country under threat from the Scots, French and Spanish. Although conducting an affair with Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester (Joseph Fiennes), Elizabeth is urged by her advisors to wed and produce an heir. Meanwhile, plots against her are being hatched by the Catholic bishops, and Elizabeth soon becomes the target of an assassination attempt. Cate Blanchett was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar and won a BAFTA in recognition of her performance. (Universal Pictures UK)
(more)Cast
![Cate Blanchett](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/428/164428566_726e4d.jpg)
Cate Blanchett
Australia
Best movies:
![Geoffrey Rush](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/742/162742319_cc2fea.jpg)
Geoffrey Rush
Australia
Best movies:
Finding Nemo (2003)
The King's Speech (2010)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
![Joseph Fiennes](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270573_dd2423.jpg)
Joseph Fiennes
UK
Best movies:
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016) (theatrical recording)
Enemy at the Gates (2001)
Shakespeare in Love (1998)
![Christopher Eccleston](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/341/161341676_ea56c6.jpg)
Christopher Eccleston
UK
Best movies:
The Others (2001)
Young Woman and the Sea (2024)
Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) (series)
![Richard Attenborough](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269536_c92229.jpg)
Richard Attenborough
UK
Best movies:
Jurassic Park (1993)
The Great Escape (1963)
Hamlet (1996)
Rod Culbertson
Best movies:
Conspiracy (2001) (TV movie) - narrator
Twelfth Night: Or What You Will (1996)
Elizabeth (1998)
![Jamie Foreman](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/451/161451051_230867.jpg)
Jamie Foreman
UK
Best movies:
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
I.D. (1995)
Elizabeth (1998)
![Edward Hardwicke](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/272/272615_2b788d.jpg)
Edward Hardwicke
UK
Best movies:
Love Actually (2003)
The Day of the Jackal (1973)
Othello (1965)
![Fanny Ardant](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/347/162347340_105211.png)
Fanny Ardant
France
Best movies:
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) - a.f.
The Family (1987)
Confidentially Yours (1983)
![Vincent Cassel](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/839/163839328_edf4b2.png)
Vincent Cassel
France
Best movies:
Shrek (2001)
Mesrine Part 2: Public Enemy Number 1 (2008)
Black Swan (2010)
![Kathy Burke](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268998_dcbade.jpg)
Kathy Burke
UK
Best movies:
Elizabeth (1998)
Nil by Mouth (1997)
Eat the Rich (1987)
![Emily Mortimer](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/137/163137724_404803.png)
Emily Mortimer
UK
Best movies:
Shutter Island (2010)
Match Point (2005)
Dear Frankie (2004)
![Kelly Macdonald](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269358_e32894.jpg)
Kelly Macdonald
UK
Best movies:
Trainspotting (1996)
Finding Neverland (2004)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
![James Frain](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/443/161443590_8bb396.jpg)
James Frain
UK
Best movies:
Hilary and Jackie (1998)
Prime Suspect 3 (1993) (TV movie)
Sunshine (1999)
![John Gielgud](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/405/164405827_80acb2.png)
John Gielgud
UK
Best movies:
The Elephant Man (1980)
Gandhi (1982)
The Scarlet and the Black (1983) (TV movie)
![Daniel Craig](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/951/164951190_f5d55d.jpg)
Daniel Craig
UK
Best movies:
Knives Out (2019)
Road to Perdition (2002)
Casino Royale (2006)
![Matthew Rhys](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/313/160313248_b5baa9.jpg)
Matthew Rhys
UK
Best movies:
House of America (1997)
Elizabeth (1998)
Columbo (1971) (series)
![Shekhar Kapur](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269987_4321d5.jpg)
Shekhar Kapur
Best movies:
Elizabeth (1998)
Vishwaroopam (2013)
![Jean-Pierre Léaud](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/328/162328963_fc5a39.png)
Jean-Pierre Léaud
France
Best movies:
The 400 Blows (1959)
Day for Night (1973)
The Bohemian Life (1992)
![Kenny Doughty](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/272/161272369_3daa4a.jpg)
Kenny Doughty
UK
Best movies:
A Christmas Carol (1999) (TV movie)
Elizabeth (1998)
Wire in the Blood (2002) (series)