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Where to watch The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex(1939)

Movie · 1939 · 1h 46m · Drama, History, Romance

In the United States, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is available to stream on HBO Max and IndieFlix Shorts. It's also free on Plex Channel. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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Where to stream The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

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Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex plot summary

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.

Details

Release date
November 11, 1939
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Directed by
Michael Curtiz
Country
United States
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 · 101 votes

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex trailer

Cast

  • Bette DavisBette DavisQueen Elizabeth
  • Errol FlynnErrol FlynnThe Earl of Essex
  • Olivia de HavillandOlivia de HavillandLady Penelope Gray
  • Donald CrispDonald CrispFrancis Bacon
  • Alan HaleAlan HaleThe Prince of Tyrone
  • Vincent PriceVincent PriceSir Walter Raleigh
  • Henry StephensonHenry StephensonLord Burghley
  • Henry DaniellHenry DaniellSir Robert Cecil
  • James StephensonJames StephensonSir Thomas Egerton
  • Nanette FabrayNanette FabrayMistress Margaret Radcliffe

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Where can I watch The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?

In the United States, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is available to stream on HBO Max and IndieFlix Shorts. It's also free on Plex Channel. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

Can I rent or buy The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?

Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

How long is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex runs 1h 46m (106 minutes).

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