The Queen (2006)

After the death of Princess Diana, HM Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted.

Director:

Stephen Frears

Writer:

Peter Morgan

Stars:

Helen Mirren, James Cromwell, Alex Jennings

Won 1 Oscar. Another 64 wins & 58 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Helen Mirren	...	The Queen
James Cromwell	...	Prince Philip
Alex Jennings	...	Prince Charles
Roger Allam	...	Robin Janvrin
Sylvia Syms	...	Queen Mother
Tim McMullan	...	Stephen Lamport
Robin Soans	...	Equerry
Lola Peploe	...	Janvrin's Secretary
Douglas Reith	...	Lord Airlie
Joyce Henderson	...	Balmoral Maid
Pat Laffan	...	Head Ghillie
Amanda Hadingue	...	Queen's Dresser
John McGlynn	...	Balmoral Head Ghillie
Gray O'Brien	...	Charles' Valet
Dolina MacLennan	...	Balmoral Switchboard Operator

Storyline

Diana the 'People's Princess' has died in a car accident in Paris. The Queen and her family decide that for the best, they should remain hidden behind the closed doors of Balmoral Castle. The heartbroken public do not understand and request that the Queen comforts her people. This also puts pressure on newly elected Tony Blair, who constantly tries to convince the monarchy to address the public.

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Plot Keywords:

queen | prime minister | monarchy | queen elizabeth ii | castle | 

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Taglines:

Tradition Prepared Her. Change Will Define Her.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language

Details

Official Sites:

Bim Distribuzione [it] Disney DVD [us]

Country:

UK France Italy

Language:

English German French

Release Date:

15 September 2006 (UK)

Also Known As:

La reina

Filming Locations:

Blairquhan Castle, Blairquhan, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£9,800,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$122,014 (USA) (29 September 2006)

Gross:

$56,437,947 (USA) (11 May 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pathé Pictures International, Granada Film Productions, Pathé Renn Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min 94 min (TV)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Helen Mirren's performance received a five minute standing ovation at the film's premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

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Goofs

When Tony Blair is riding to the airport in the back of his Jaguar, in the background you can see a Mercedes Benz S-class with an 02 number plate (ie March-August 2002). There also appears to be an out-of focus 52 plate (September 2002-February 2003) later in the same scene. At this point in the film it is 1997.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Reporter: After weeks of campaigning on the road, Tony Blair and his family finally strolled the few hundred yards to the polling station this election day morning. Amongst the Labour faithful up and down the country, there is an enormous sense of pride in Mr. Blair's achievements, and the confidence that he is about to become the youngest prime minister this century.

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Connections

Featured in The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2007)

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Soundtracks

"Of't in the Stilly Night"
(Traditional)
Performed by Peter Anderson

User Reviews

The Irresistible Charm Of The Monarchy

No matter who you are, what's your political stand, or your social status, if any. You won't to turn the page or look away from the TV set if there is a piece of news concerning the royals, the British Royals in particular. I think it's human nature so there is nothing we can do about it. That's why it's amazing to realize that the Queen didn't quite understand that and how powerful and moving her surrendering to the fact. I don't know how to describe Helen Mirren's portrayal but I'm tempted to say already (I only saw the film last night) that is among the best I've ever seen. Riveting, totally fulfilling. The illusion is complete and without mockery or mimicry Helen Mirren gives us a full picture of someone who only exists in our minds as a title and in a series of constantly repeating images - hats, smiles, hand waves and holiday greetings from a TV screen - Congratulations to everyone concerned. A total triumph.