Elizabeth_
"Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25."
The story of the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.
Starring
Cate Blanchett, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush
Box Office
$82.2M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Elizabeth earned $82.2M worldwide on a $30.0M budget — a 174% return on investment.
Year context
Elizabeth was released 28 years ago in 1998.
Elizabeth is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 2h 3m.
CAST (20)
Cate Blanchett
Elizabeth I
Joseph Fiennes
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
Geoffrey Rush
Sir Francis Walsingham
Christopher Eccleston
Duke of Norfolk
John Gielgud
The Pope
Richard Attenborough
Sir William Cecil
Fanny Ardant
Mary of Guise
Éric Cantona
Monsieur de Foix
Vincent Cassel
Duc d'Anjou
Kathy Burke
Queen Mary Tudor
Edward Hardwicke
Earl of Arundel
Emily Mortimer
Kat Ashley
James Frain
Alvaro de la Quadra
Kelly Macdonald
Isabel Knollys
Kenny Doughty
Sir Thomas Elyot
Daniel Craig
John Ballard
Alfie Allen
Arundel's Son
Jamie Foreman
Earl of Sussex
Lily Allen
Lady in Waiting
Amanda Ryan
Lettice Howard
BOX OFFICE
$30.0M
Budget
$82.2M
Revenue
+174%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
123 min (2h 3m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (1,472 votes)
Popularity
3
Budget
$30,000,000
Box Office
$82,150,642
Profit
+$52,150,642
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Elizabeth about?
The story of the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.
How long is Elizabeth?
Elizabeth has a runtime of 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Who stars in Elizabeth?
The cast of Elizabeth includes Cate Blanchett, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston, John Gielgud.
How much did Elizabeth make at the box office?
Elizabeth earned $82,150,642 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $30,000,000.
What is the rating of Elizabeth?
Elizabeth has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 1,472 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History