In Elizabeth: The Golden Age, the Virgin Queen is no longer a vulnerable young woman, but a seasoned monarch wrestling with the terrifying solitude of the throne. The film captures the 16th century at a breaking point, where the “Golden Age” of English culture is threatened by the silver-clad hulls of the Spanish Armada. Elizabeth must navigate a treacherous court where blood is no thicker than water, balancing her personal desires for intimacy with the cold, hard requirements of being a living symbol of a nation.

Genre: Drama, History, Romance

Stars: Cate Blanchett, Clive Owen, Geoffrey Rush, Laurence Fox, Tom Hollander

Release Date: 2007

Country: France

Ratings: 6.7/10

Runtime: 114 mins