

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939)
Overview
This period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England.
Where to watch The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, IndieFlix Shorts | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| India | Plex Channel | — | — |
| Germany | Plex Channel | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome, Freenet meinVOD | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome |
| France | Plex Channel | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, CHILI | Amazon Video, CHILI |
| Netherlands | Plex Channel | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex in 37 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex about?
This period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England. The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is a Drama, History, Romance movie, released on 1939-11-11, runtime 106 minutes.
Is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex 6.4 out of 10 from 105 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
In the United States, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex streams on HBO Max and IndieFlix Shorts and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Michael Curtiz
Cast
- Bette Davis as Queen Elizabeth
- Errol Flynn as The Earl of Essex
- Olivia de Havilland as Lady Penelope Gray
- Donald Crisp as Francis Bacon
- Alan Hale as The Prince of Tyrone
- Vincent Price as Sir Walter Raleigh
- Henry Stephenson as Lord Burghley
- Henry Daniell as Sir Robert Cecil
- James Stephenson as Sir Thomas Egerton
- Nanette Fabray as Mistress Margaret Radcliffe
- Ralph Forbes as Lord Knollys
- Robert Warwick as Lord Mountjoy
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Sources
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