# Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)

> Queen Elizabeth I balances national survival, courtly conspiracy, and forbidden desire as the Spanish Armada threatens England in 1588.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2605

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance
- Director: Shekhar Kapur
- Cast: Cate Blanchett, Laurence Fox, Clive Owen, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Hollander, Abbie Cornish, Rhys Ifans, Samantha Morton
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0414055/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: patriotic, passionate, ornate, historical movie night, costume drama marathon

## Synopsis

A queen's reign is threatened by a powerful enemy, igniting a battle for survival and love.

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