This is a 2 DVD set about Queen Elizabeth I starring the Oscar Winner Helen Mirren. Even though there have been many TV series and movies made about Queen Elizabeth I, the story is still captivating and Helen Mirren did a great job as Queen Elizabeth I. She is totally believable in the role and the story keeps you captivated til the end. This movie won 3 Golden Globes and also another 17 wins & 13 nominations.

Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 11/20/2007

Elizabeth: The Acclaimed Saga of England’s Virgin Queen (2000)

One of the most important rulers in history, Elizabeth I came to the throne at a time when England was under threat of annexation from abroad and collapse from within. When she died after a reign of 45 years, she left behind a nation protected by the greatest navy on earth and in the midst of a cultural explosion she made possible. This is a DVD.

Hosted by the world-renowned historian David Starkey (author of Elizabeth: The Struggle for the Throne) ELIZABETH explores the life and rule of the woman who gave her name to an era.

A compelling blend of dramatic re-creations and incisive commentary brings alive the courtly intrigues and epic conflicts that shaped her reign, opens a window into the Queen’s private struggles and convictions, and examines her monumental legacy.

The four volumes in this epic set are From the Prison to the Palace, The Virgin Queen, Heart of a King and Gloriana.