Where to Watch The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) in the US

What it's about

This period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England, Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex. Ever the victor on the battlefield, Devereux returns to London after defeating Spanish forces at Cadiz. Middle-aged Elizabeth, so attracted to the younger Devereux but fearful of his influence and popularity, sends him on a new mission: a doomed campaign to Ireland. When he and his troops return in defeat, Devereux demands to share the throne with the heir-less queen, and Elizabeth, at first, intends to marry. Ultimately sensing the marriage would prove disastrous for England, Elizabeth sets in motion a merciless plan to protect her people and preserve her throne.

Cast and crew

Director

Michael Curtiz

Writer

Norman Reilly Raine, Æneas MacKenzie, Maxwell Anderson

Starring

Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland

Details

Release date

Nov 11, 1939

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

Nominated for 5 Oscars. 5 nominations total

Where to Watch The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex in the United States?

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD) and IndieFlix Shorts (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD) and Plex Player (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I stream The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD) and IndieFlix Shorts (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I watch The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD) and Plex Player (HD).