The Crown

TV Series
2016– 2016–
TV-MATV-MA
58m

Gillian Anderson, Emma Corrin, and Olivia Colman in The Crown (2016)

Bend. Or Break.

As the 1970s are drawing to a close, Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) and her family find themselves preoccupied with safeguarding the line of succession by securing an appropriate bride for Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor), who is still unmarried at 30. As the nation begins to feel the impact of divisive policies introduced by Britain's first female Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Gillian Anderson), tensions arise between her and the Queen which only grow worse as Thatcher leads the country into the Falklands War, generating conflict within the Commonwealth. While Charles’ romance with a young Lady Diana Spencer (Emma Corrin) provides a much-needed fairytale to unite the British people, behind closed doors, the Royal family is becoming increasingly divided.

Season Four of The Crown. November 15.

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Follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half of the twentieth century.Follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half of the twentieth century.Follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half of the twentieth century.

Creator
- Peter Morgan
Stars

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Top rated TV #102

Won 21 Primetime Emmys
- 135 wins & 286 nominations total

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5 seasons

5 years

Elizabeth Debicki in The Crown (2016)

Dominic West in The Crown (2016)

Imelda Staunton in The Crown (2016)

Emma Corrin in The Crown (2016)

Emma Corrin in The Crown (2016)

Olivia Colman in The Crown (2016)

Helena Bonham Carter in The Crown (2016)

Gillian Anderson in The Crown (2016)

Emma Corrin in The Crown (2016)

Emma Corrin in The Crown (2016)

Marion Bailey, Tobias Menzies, and Erin Doherty in The Crown (2016)

Erin Doherty in The Crown (2016)

Queen Elizabeth IIas Queen Elizabeth II…

21 episodes21 eps • 2016–2020

Queen Elizabeth IIas Queen Elizabeth II

20 episodes20 eps • 2019–2020

Imelda Staunton

Queen Elizabeth IIas Queen Elizabeth II

20 episodes20 eps • 2022

Philip, Duke of Edinburghas Philip, Duke of Edinburgh…

20 episodes20 eps • 2016–2017

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburghas Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

20 episodes20 eps • 2019–2020

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburghas Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

20 episodes20 eps • 2022

Lesley Manville

Princess Margaretas Princess Margaret

20 episodes20 eps • 2022

Elizabeth Debicki

Princess Dianaas Princess Diana

20 episodes20 eps • 2022

Prince Charlesas Prince Charles

20 episodes20 eps • 2022

Prince Williamas Prince William

20 episodes20 eps • 2022

Charles Edwards

Martin Charterisas Martin Charteris

19 episodes19 eps • 2019–2020

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Motheras Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

18 episodes18 eps • 2019–2020

Victoria Hamilton

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Motheras Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother…

17 episodes17 eps • 2016–2017

Helena Bonham Carter

Princess Margaretas Princess Margaret

17 episodes17 eps • 2019–2020

Princess Margaretas Princess Margaret

17 episodes17 eps • 2016–2017

Tommy Lascellesas Tommy Lascelles

17 episodes17 eps • 2016–2019

Equerryas Equerry

17 episodes17 eps • 2019–2020

Princess Anneas Princess Anne

15 episodes15 eps • 2019–2020

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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

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Taglines
- Change Will Challenge Tradition
Genres
Certificate
- TV-MA
Parents guide

Trivia
The series is one of the most expensive television series ever made. Each episode is budgeted at £5 million and it had already been commissioned for two seasons, with the intention of four more, before the first episode had even been completed, or any episode broadcast.

Goofs
In reality the Queen and Princess Margaret were almost the same height. Whilst Claire Foy is of similar height to the Queen, Vanessa Kirby (Princess Margaret) is almost 4 inches taller. In a scene of them walking together, Kirby has flat shoes to offset the height difference.

Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Anna Kendrick/John Lithgow/Iliza (2016)

Top review

10/10

This is simply Outstanding

Every so often a drama comes along that takes away your breath. Sometimes that's subjective, other times objective. Dramas such as The Jewel in the Crown, The West Wing, Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Downton Abbey, House M.D. have all stood at the pinnacle of television drama.

The Crown is right up there at the very top. It is outstanding in every way: faultless. From brilliant dramatisation to acting to score to cinematography: everywhere you look it commands.

Watch it. You won't regret it. You will remember one of those television 'moments' that come along all too rarely.

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"The Crown" Stars Through the Years

"The Crown" Stars Through the Years

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Release date
- November 4, 2016 (United States)
Country of origin
- United Kingdom
Official site
- Official Netflix
Language
- English
Also known as
- Hoàng Quyền
Filming locations
- Ardverikie Estate, Kinloch Laggan, Newtonmore, Highland, Scotland, UK
Production companies
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Runtime
58 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
- 2.00 : 1

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