Elizabeth (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Elizabeth is a 1998 biographical drama directed by Shekhar Kapur, starring Cate Blanchett. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $82.2 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Makeup, and 8 awards in all. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Shekhar Kapur
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gramercy Pictures (I)
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Elizabeth About?
The premise of Elizabeth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1558, Elizabeth Tudor inherits the throne of England, a nation grappling with internal conflicts and dangers from abroad. Guided by William Cecil, she faces pressure to marry, forcing her to consider alliances with shrewd figures like Walsingham and navigate a complex relationship with the intriguing Sir Robert Dudley, all while striving to secure her reign.
Elizabeth Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 16th century
- kingdom of england
- catholic
- queen
- british royal family
- murder of a nude woman
- nudity
- anne boleyn character
- duke of leicester character
- duke of norfolk character
- earl of arundel character
- earl of sussex character
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- robert dudley earl of leicester character
- king henry viii character
- king philip ii of spain character
- queen elizabeth i character
- queen mary tudor character
- sir francis walsingham character
- sir william cecil character
- cross dressing
- violence
- bloodshed
- soap opera
- reference to king henry viii
- barreness
- heir to the throne
- scandal
- childhood sweetheart
- queen mary of guise character
- female warrior
- f rated
- year 1558
- half sister half sister relationship
- battle
- defeat
- overhead camera shot
- volta the dance
- loyalty
- disloyalty
- british parliament
- spanish
- spanish ambassador
- ambassador
- lady in waiting
- reference to king edward vi
- death warrant
- tumor
- false pregnancy
- succession
- female ruler
Elizabeth Cast
Cate Blanchett stars in Elizabeth. Directed by Shekhar Kapur.
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Director Shekhar Kapur
More from Shekhar Kapur
More films directed by Shekhar Kapur, best-rated first: What's Love Got to Do with It?, The Four Feathers, Elizabeth: The Golden Age and New York, I Love You.
Elizabeth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Elizabeth 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 72% User score
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Elizabeth Plot Summary
What happens in Elizabeth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1554, the death of King Henry IV plunges the country into chaos, splitting it between Catholics and Protestants. By 1558, the Catholic Queen Mary I (played by Kathy Burke), fervently devoted to her faith yet childless due to her marriage to King Phillip, is confronted with a terminal cancerous tumor. Meanwhile, her Protestant half-sister, Elizabeth (portrayed by Cate Blanchett), born of Anne Boleyn, is held under house arrest on dubious conspiracy charges. Despite Mary’s intent to eliminate her, the lack of evidence against Elizabeth prevents action, largely because Elizabeth retains powerful allies within Parliament.
Full summary
The whole story of Elizabeth, scene by scene
Elizabeth Box Office & Budget
Elizabeth grossed $82.2 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 2.7 times what it cost. $30.1 million came from the US and Canada and $52.1 million (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$82.2M
2.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $30.1M
- International
- $52.1M
- Budget
- $30M
Elizabeth Awards & Nominations
Elizabeth won 1 Oscar, including Makeup, and 8 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1999, with 5 wins from 12 nominations.
8 wins24 nominations5 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1999 5 wins · 12 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Leading Role – Cate Blanchett
- Won Best Cinematography
- Won Best Makeup and Hair
- Won Best Original Music
- Won Outstanding British Film
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Oscars 1999 1 win · 7 nominations- Won Makeup
- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Cate Blanchett
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Cinematography
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Golden Globes 1999 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Cate Blanchett
- Nominated Best Director – Shekhar Kapur
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
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Critics' Choice 1999 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Actress – Cate Blanchett
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1999 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Cate Blanchett
Elizabeth Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Elizabeth's Iconic Transformation
How Well Do You Know Elizabeth?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Queen Elizabeth in the film?
Elizabeth Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “La reina virgen” and “Elizabeth: The Virgin Queen”.
- Also known as
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- La reina virgen
- Elizabeth: The Virgin Queen
- Елизавета
- Elżbieta
- 伊丽莎白
- Královna Alžběta
- אליזבת'
- Elizabeta
- エリザベス
- Елизабет
- 엘리자베스
- 伊莉莎白
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- Єлизавета
- อลิซาเบธ ราชินีบัลลังก์เลือด
- Nữ Hoàng Elizabeth Đệ Nhất
- Elžbieta, ელისაბედი
- Alžbeta
- Elisabeth
- Elisabet
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Movies Like Elizabeth
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Elizabeth I, Elizabeth: The Golden Age and The Virgin Queen.
Elizabeth FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Elizabeth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Elizabeth?
Elizabeth runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Elizabeth released?
Elizabeth was released on November 6, 1998.
Who directed Elizabeth?
Elizabeth was directed by Shekhar Kapur.
More films by Shekhar Kapur Who is in the cast of Elizabeth?
Elizabeth stars Cate Blanchett.
How much did Elizabeth make at the box office?
Elizabeth grossed $82.2 million worldwide ($30.1 million domestic, $52.1 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is Elizabeth rated?
Elizabeth has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
What awards did Elizabeth win?
Elizabeth won 8 awards from 24 nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 1999.
Does Elizabeth have a post-credit scene?
No. Elizabeth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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