Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Seen it?2007 | 114 min | Drama, History, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Oscar, though it had middling reviews (35% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved Mrs. Miniver or The Duchess, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Costume Design. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$76 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 189K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shekhar Kapur
- Cate BlanchettElizabeth I, Queen of England
- Laurence FoxSir Christopher Hatton
- Clive OwenSir Walter Raleigh
- Geoffrey RushSir Francis Walsingham
- Tom HollanderAmyas Paulet
- Abbie CornishElizabeth Throckmorton
- Rhys IfansRobert Reston
- Samantha MortonMary, Queen of Scots
- Jordi MollàKing Philip II of Spain
- Eddie RedmayneAnthony Babington