The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
1939, English. Directed by Michael Curtiz.
Elizabeth I's love for the Earl of Essex threatens to destroy her kingdom.
This period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is streaming on HBO Max and IndieFlix Shorts in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael CurtizDirector
- Bette DavisQueen Elizabeth
- Errol FlynnThe Earl of Essex
- Olivia de HavillandLady Penelope Gray
- Donald CrispFrancis Bacon
- Alan HaleThe Prince of Tyrone
- Vincent PriceSir Walter Raleigh
- Henry StephensonLord Burghley
- Henry DaniellSir Robert Cecil
- James StephensonSir Thomas Egerton
- Nanette FabrayMistress Margaret Radcliffe
- Ralph ForbesLord Knollys
- Robert WarwickLord Mountjoy
Details
- Released
- 11 November 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman Reilly Raine, Aeneas MacKenzie
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The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex: quick answers
Is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex on?
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is streaming on HBO Max and IndieFlix Shorts in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
If you liked The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, try Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Anne of the Thousand Days, The Girl King.
Who directed The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) was directed by Michael Curtiz and stars Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland.