# The Crown (2016–2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-crown/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-26

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 84% |
| Metascore | 84/100 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 84% |
| Creator | Peter Morgan |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama, Biography, History |
| Seasons | 6 (60 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

The Crown (2016–2023) is a Drama, Biography, History series created by Peter Morgan, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (88%), Metascore (84/100), IMDb (8.6/10), TMDB fan (84%) across 6 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 84%.

## Celluloid verdict

Sumptuously produced and impeccably acted, this royal saga turns decades of British history into intimate, absorbing character drama, even as later seasons court more debate.

## Synopsis

Chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 to the early 21st century, this lavish historical drama follows the political rivalries, romances, and personal sacrifices behind the events that shaped the second half of Britain's twentieth century.

## Cast

Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton, Matt Smith, Tobias Menzies, Elizabeth Debicki

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Crown worth watching?**
Yes — The Crown earns a 86% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 88%, Metascore 84/100, IMDb 8.6/10, TMDB fan 84%. Audience snapshot is separate (84%). Sumptuously produced and impeccably acted, this royal saga turns decades of British history into intimate, absorbing character drama, even as later seasons court more debate.

**Why is The Crown so highly rated?**
The Crown scores 86% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 88/100, Metacritic 84/100, IMDb 8.6/10 and TMDB fan rating 84%. The separate audience snapshot is 84%. Sumptuously produced and impeccably acted, this royal saga turns decades of British history into intimate, absorbing character drama, even as later seasons court more debate. See the full breakdown on the The Crown series page.

**Do I need to watch The Crown in order?**
Yes for the full arc — The Crown moves decade by decade with recast leads. Start at season 1 for Elizabeth II’s early reign.

**Is The Crown on Netflix?**
Yes — The Crown is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**Is The Crown on Prime Video?**
No — The Crown is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Crown come out?**
The Crown first aired in 2016 and ran through 2023 (2016–2023). Created by Peter Morgan; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of The Crown are there?**
The Crown has 6 seasons across 60 episodes (2016–2023). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Crown?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Crown’s 60 episodes take roughly 45 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Crown?**
The Crown streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Crown?**
The Crown stars Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton, Matt Smith, Tobias Menzies, and others. Created by Peter Morgan.

**How many episodes are in The Crown?**
The Crown has 60 episodes across 6 seasons (2016–2023).

**What is The Crown about?**
Chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 to the early 21st century, this lavish historical drama follows the political rivalries, romances, and personal sacrifices behind the events that shaped the second half of Britain's twentieth century.

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