Summaries

Follows the political rivalries and romances of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped Britain for the second half of the 20th century.

This show focuses on Queen Elizabeth II as a young newlywed faced with leading the world's most famous monarchy while forging a relationship with legendary Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. The British Empire is in decline, the political world is in disarray, but a new era is dawning. Peter Morgan's masterfully-researched scripts reveal the Queen's private journey behind the public façade with daring frankness. Prepare to see into the coveted world of power and privilege behind the locked doors of Westminster and Buckingham Palace.—Netflix

Chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern times. The series begins with an inside look at the early reign of the Queen, who ascended the throne at age 25 after the death of her father, King George VI. As the decades pass, personal intrigues, romances, and political rivalries are revealed that played a big role in events that shaped the later years of the 20th century.—Jwelch5742

A retelling of the history of events that revolved around the royal family leading up to the modern times. The series reveals an in depth look at what really happened to multiple known events and some unknown events that the royal family did not want anyone to know.—RECB3

Details

Keywords
  • female protagonist
  • royal family
  • queen
  • queen of england
  • british monarchy
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • Biography
Release date Nov 3, 2016
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-MA
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Official sites Official Netflix
Language English
Filming locations Ardverikie Estate, Kinloch Laggan, Newtonmore, Highland, Scotland, UK
Production companies Sony Pictures Television Left Bank Pictures Sony Pictures Television Production UK

Box office

Budget $156000000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.00 : 1

Synopsis

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