The Crown (2016)
The Crown is streaming in Australia on Netflix.
The verdict
The Crown has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 2,427 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In Australia you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — English drama. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 2,427 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | MA 15+ · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Peter Morgan
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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