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The Virgin Queen

2006 · 1 Season · Ended

Drama

The Virgin Queen explores the full sweep of Elizabeth's life: from her days of fear as a potential victim of her sister's terror; through her great love affair with Robert Dudley; into her years of triumph over the Armada; and finally her old age and her last, enigmatic relationship with her young protégé, the Earl of Essex.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.6 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Virgin Queen

Streaming now in the United States on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, and WETA+.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.

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Top cast and crew

Anne-Marie Duff Queen Elizabeth I
Tom Hardy Robert Dudley
Ian Hart William Cecil - Lord Burghley
Dexter Fletcher Sir Thomas Radcliffe - Earl of Sussex
Joanne Whalley Queen Mary
Ben Daniels Francis Walsingham
Kevin McKidd Duke of Norfolk
Emilia Fox Amy Dudley
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Frequently asked questions about The Virgin Queen

Where can I watch The Virgin Queen in the United States?

The Virgin Queen is available to stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, and WETA+ in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch The Virgin Queen for free?

Not free in the United States right now. The Virgin Queen needs a subscription to PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, and WETA+, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

What are the ratings for The Virgin Queen?

The Virgin Queen scores 6.6 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Virgin Queen?

The Virgin Queen stars Anne-Marie Duff, Tom Hardy, Ian Hart, Dexter Fletcher, and Joanne Whalley.

How many seasons of The Virgin Queen are there?

The Virgin Queen has 1 season and 4 episodes, and is ended.

How long does it take to watch all of The Virgin Queen?

All 4 episodes of The Virgin Queen add up to about 4 hours at roughly 60 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 2 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.

What network is The Virgin Queen on?

The Virgin Queen airs on BBC One and PBS, and is produced by BBC.

What languages is The Virgin Queen in?

The Virgin Queen is in Spanish, French, English, and Latin, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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