Where to watch The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) tonight
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) runs 1 h 46 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.4 from 105 TMDB members. This period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England.
- Runtime
- 1 h 46 min — ends 9:46 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Drama, History, Romance
- Released
- November 11, 1939
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 from 105 votes
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Starring
- Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Donald Crisp
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
- The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is 1 h 46 min long (106 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:46 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex rated?
- The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is rated NR in the US.
- Is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
If you like The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
- Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
- Lady Jane (1986)
- Anne of the Thousand Days (1969)
- The Girl King (2015)
- The Duchess (2008)
- Tristan & Isolde (2006)
- Queen of the Desert (2015)
- First Knight (1995)
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