Where to watch
Checked 25 Oct 2026. Services change their catalogues often; the service’s own page has the final word.
Our take
The reign of Queen Elizabeth II unfolds across decades, from her young accession to the turbulent years of a modern monarchy.
Why watch Peter Morgan's handsome, ambitious drama, recast every two seasons with a parade of great actors.
Seasons & episodes
- Season 1
- Season 2
- Season 3
- Season 4
- Season 5
- Season 6
Cast & crew
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Claire Foy
Queen Elizabeth II
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Olivia Colman
Queen Elizabeth II
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Imelda Staunton
Queen Elizabeth II
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Matt Smith
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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Tobias Menzies
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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Jonathan Pryce
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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Lesley Manville
Princess Margaret
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Helena Bonham Carter
Princess Margaret
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Vanessa Kirby
Princess Margaret
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Marcia Warren
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
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Marion Bailey
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
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Victoria Hamilton
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
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Quick answers
- Where can I watch The Crown?
- In the UK: Netflix. In New Zealand: Netflix. In the US: Netflix. In Canada: Netflix. In Australia: Netflix.
- What is The Crown about?
- The reign of Queen Elizabeth II unfolds across decades, from her young accession to the turbulent years of a modern monarchy.
- Who is in the cast of The Crown?
- The Crown stars Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II, Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II, Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, Matt Smith as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
- When did The Crown start?
- The Crown premiered on 4 November 2016 and ran until 2023, with 6 seasons.
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