The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) is a Drama, History, Romance film that follows this period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England. Currently, you can watch The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 93 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.