Film · 2007
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Directed by Shekhar Kapur · starring Cate Blanchett, Jordi Mollà and Laurence Fox
- 1 h 54 min
- 12
- Drama · Biography · History
UK
- 7.9 Users7 votes
Synopsis
When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd advisor must act to safeguard to the lives of her people. But when a dashing seafarer, Walter Raleigh, captures her heart, she is forced to make her most tragic sacrifice for the good of her country.
Where to watch Elizabeth: The Golden Age
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 114 min1 hour and 54 minutes
- Budget
- $55mUniversal Pictures
- Rating
- 12Suitable for 12 years and over
- How long is Elizabeth: The Golden Age?
- 1 hour and 54 minutes (114 minutes).
- Who directed Elizabeth: The Golden Age?
- Shekhar Kapur.
- Who is in Elizabeth: The Golden Age?
- It stars Cate Blanchett, Jordi Mollà, Laurence Fox and Rhys Ifans.
- Where can I watch Elizabeth: The Golden Age?
- In the UK it is available to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (31)-
Cate Blanchett Elizabeth I
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Jordi Mollà King Philip ll of Spain
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Laurence Fox Sir Christopher Hatton
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Rhys Ifans Robert Reston
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John Shrapnel Lord Howard
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Geoffrey Rush Sir Francis Walsingham
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Susan Lynch Annette
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Samantha Morton Mary Stuart
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Abbie Cornish Bess Throckmorton
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Eddie Redmayne Thomas Babington
- Director
- Shekhar Kapur
- Writers
- William Nicholson, Michael Hirst
- Producers
- Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward, Michael Hirst
- Cinematography
- Remi Adefarasin
Photos and posters
All 46 photosReviews
7.9 7 votes
- 1014 %
- 90 %
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Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2008 1 of 2 nominations Won: Best Achievement in Costume Design
- Golden Globes 2008 1 nomination
- BAFTA Awards 2008 4 nominations
- Actor Awards 2008 1 nomination
Soundtrack
All 4 songs- Volta a 4The Consort of Musicke, Conducted, Anthony Rooley Spotify
- Rondes I & VII (Dansereye)the, New London Consort, Conducted, Philip Pickett Spotify
- Love Theme - ArrestConducted, David Hirschfelder, Ric Formosa, Sam Schwartz Spotify
- Coronation BanquetConducted, David Hirschfelder, Ric Formosa, Sam Schwartz Spotify
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