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Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Elizabeth: The Golden Age is a 2007 biographical drama directed by Shekhar Kapur, starring Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush and Clive Owen. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $75.8 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Costume Design. Critics gave it 34% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Shekhar Kapur
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Elizabeth: The Golden Age About?
The premise of Elizabeth: The Golden Age without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a period of political turmoil and growing danger, Queen Elizabeth faces threats from foreign powers and plots within her own court. As she contends with the looming Spanish Armada and a passionate connection with Sir Walter Raleigh, she grapples with the balance between her royal responsibilities and personal desires. A trusted advisor secretly orchestrates events, adding to the complexity of her reign and forcing her to confront difficult choices.
Elizabeth: The Golden Age Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- queen
- spy
- elizabeth i character
- female ruler
- female monarch
- sir walter raleigh
- period drama
- european wars of religion
- royal palace
- costume drama
- 16th century
- epic war
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- female rear nudity
- 1500s
- 1580s
- queen elizabeth i
- anti catholicism
- 16th century england
- docudrama drama
- spain
- intrigue
- court
- virgin
- spanish armada
- king
- england
- empire
- united states of america
- actor reprises previous role
- horseback riding
- sword and shield
- female protagonist
- cousin cousin relationship
- brother brother relationship
- white cliffs of dover
- traveling shot
- throne
- signal fire
- secret marriage
- renaissance
- palace
- pageantry
- native american
- hanging
- female nudity
- espionage
- little person
- deforestation
- catholicism vs protestantism
- cathedral
Where to watch
Where to Watch Elizabeth: The Golden Age
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Cast & crew
Elizabeth: The Golden Age Cast
Cate Blanchett leads the cast, with Geoffrey Rush and Clive Owen. Directed by Shekhar Kapur.
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Director Shekhar Kapur
Ratings
Elizabeth: The Golden Age Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Elizabeth: The Golden Age 34% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 34% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 67% User score
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Plot
Elizabeth: The Golden Age Plot Summary
What happens in Elizabeth: The Golden Age from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 1585, Spain, under the rule of King Philip II (Jordi Molla), stands as Europe’s most formidable power. Viewing Protestant England as a daunting threat, Philip seeks to retaliate against the English for their piracy, culminating in his ambition to conquer England and place his daughter Isabella on the throne, thereby replacing Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett).
In England, Queen Elizabeth faces immense pressure to marry, particularly from her advisor Sir Francis Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush). As time passes and without an heir, the throne risks passing to her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots (Samantha Morton). Presented with portraits of suitable suitors, Elizabeth, however, remains steadfast in her refusal, even dismissing the advances of the infatuated Archduke Charles of Austria (Christian Brassington).
Full summary
The whole story of Elizabeth: The Golden Age, scene by scene
Box office
Elizabeth: The Golden Age Box Office
Elizabeth: The Golden Age grossed $75.8 million worldwide. $16.4 million came from the US and Canada and $59.4 million (78%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$75.8M
- US & Canada
- $16.4M
- International
- $59.4M
US & Canada 22%
Rest of the world 78%
Awards
Elizabeth: The Golden Age Awards & Nominations
Elizabeth: The Golden Age won 1 Oscar, including Costume Design. Its biggest night was the Oscars 2008, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win9 nominations5 ceremonies
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Oscars 2008 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Costume Design
- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Cate Blanchett
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BAFTA 2008 4 nominations- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Cate Blanchett
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
- Nominated Best Production Design
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Critics' Choice 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress – Cate Blanchett
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Cate Blanchett
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Golden Globes 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama – Cate Blanchett
Videos
Elizabeth: The Golden Age Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Elizabeth: The Golden Age?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who orchestrates multiple assassination attempts on Queen Elizabeth's life?
Details
Elizabeth: The Golden Age Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “伊丽莎白.黄金年代” and “Elizabeth 2”.
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- 伊丽莎白.黄金年代
- Elizabeth 2
- 골든 에이지
- Elizabeth - L'âge d'or
- 伊丽莎白2：黄金时代 (2007)
- Elizabeth - A Idade de Ouro
- Золотой век
- Елизавета: Золотой век
- Elizabeth: Das goldene Königreich
- Elizabeth: Altın Çağ
- Elizabeth : l'âge d'or
- Elizabeth: Az aranykor
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- Elizabeth: La edad de oro
- 伊丽莎白：黄金时代
- Královna Alžběta: Zlatý věk
- Ελισσάβετ: Η Χρυσή Εποχή
- אליזבט: תור הזהב
- Elizabeta: Zlata doba
- Elizabeth: Złoty wiek
- Єлизавета: Золотий вік
- Elizabeth: Epoca de Aur
- Елизабет: Златният век
- Elizabeth: A Era de Ouro
- エリザベス：ゴールデン・エイジ
- Elizabeth: L’edat d’or
- 伊莉莎白：輝煌年代
- อลิซาเบธ: ราชินีบัลลังก์ทอง
- Nữ Hoàng Elizabeth Đệ Nhất: Thời Đại Hoàng Kim
- Elžbieta: aukso amžius, ელისაბედი: ოქროს ხანა
- Kráľovná Alžbeta: Zlatý vek
- Elisabet – kultainen aikakausi
- Elizabeth: L'Âge d'or
- Elizabete. Zelta laikmets
- Zlatne godine kraljice Elizabete
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FAQ
Elizabeth: The Golden Age FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Elizabeth: The Golden Age, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Elizabeth: The Golden Age?
Elizabeth: The Golden Age runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Elizabeth: The Golden Age released?
Elizabeth: The Golden Age was released on October 12, 2007.
Who directed Elizabeth: The Golden Age?
Elizabeth: The Golden Age was directed by Shekhar Kapur.
More films by Shekhar Kapur Who is in the cast of Elizabeth: The Golden Age?
Elizabeth: The Golden Age stars Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush and Clive Owen.
Where can I watch Elizabeth: The Golden Age?
In the US, Elizabeth: The Golden Age is streaming on YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Elizabeth: The Golden Age make at the box office?
Elizabeth: The Golden Age grossed $75.8 million worldwide ($16.4 million domestic, $59.4 million international).
How is Elizabeth: The Golden Age rated?
Elizabeth: The Golden Age has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 34% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
What awards did Elizabeth: The Golden Age win?
Elizabeth: The Golden Age won 1 award from 9 nominations, including Costume Design at the Oscars 2008.
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