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The Queen

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 43m
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7.3/10
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Helen Mirren in The Queen (2006)
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After the death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted.After the death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted.After the death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
110K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,045
46
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    • Director
      • Stephen Frears
    • Writer
      • Peter Morgan
    • Stars
      • Helen Mirren
      • Michael Sheen
      • James Cromwell
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Stephen Frears
    • Writer
      • Peter Morgan
    • Stars
      • Helen Mirren
      • Michael Sheen
      • James Cromwell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 478User reviews
    • 277Critic reviews
    • 91Metascore
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 96 wins & 97 nominations total

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    Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    • The Queen
    Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen
    • Tony Blair
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    • Prince Philip
    Alex Jennings
    Alex Jennings
    • Prince Charles
    Roger Allam
    Roger Allam
    • Robin Janvrin
    Sylvia Syms
    Sylvia Syms
    • Queen Mother
    Tim McMullan
    Tim McMullan
    • Stephen Lamport
    Robin Soans
    Robin Soans
    • Equerry
    Lola Peploe
    • Janvrin's Secretary
    Douglas Reith
    Douglas Reith
    • Lord Airlie
    Joyce Henderson
    • Balmoral Maid
    Pat Laffan
    Pat Laffan
    • Head Ghillie
    Amanda Hadingue
    • Queen's Dresser
    John McGlynn
    John McGlynn
    • Balmoral Head Ghillie
    Gray O'Brien
    Gray O'Brien
    • Charles' Valet
    Dolina MacLennan
    • Balmoral Switchboard Operator
    Jake Taylor Shantos
    • Prince William
    Dash Barber
    Dash Barber
    • Prince Harry
    • Director
      • Stephen Frears
    • Writer
      • Peter Morgan
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Scenes within the Royal household were shot on 35mm film, so they would look lush and cinematic. Scenes within Blair's world were shot on 16mm, so they would look more like television, in order to give visual contrast between commoners and royalty.
    • Goofs
      While the Queen does drive herself on her lands, her security is always at a discreet distance; it is inconceivable that she would have to call for assistance, much less, be allowed to be stranded like the average motorist.
    • Quotes

      Alastair Campbell: They, er, sent a copy of the Queen's speech. Might want to scrape the frost off it first... Oh, I phoned them with a couple of suggestions, to make it sound like it came from a human being.

      Tony Blair: Yeah, all right, Alastair.

      Alastair Campbell: Well, at least the old bat's finally agreed to visit Diana's coffin.

      Tony Blair: You know, when you get it wrong, you really get it wrong! That woman has given her whole life in service to her people. Fifty years doing a job SHE never wanted! A job she watched kill her father. She's executed it with honor, dignity, and, as far as I can tell, without a single blemish, and now we're all baying for her blood! All because she's struggling to lead the world in mourning for someone who... who threw everything she offered back in her face. And who, for the last few years, seemed committed 24/7 to destroying everything she holds most dear!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Departed/Open Season/The Guardian/The Last King of Scotland/The Queen/School for Scoundrels/Beerleague (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Of't in the Stilly Night
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      Performed by Peter Anderson

    User reviews478

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    Queen Helen Mirren
    Frears brilliantly recreates that royal events surrounding the tragic and sudden death of the people of England's beloved princess. The focus is on the royal family, particularly Queen Elizabeth and what may have gone in her mind during this ordeal. Frears attempts to give an impartial view of the event and sticks to the main point. He cleverly uses live footage of the late princess and combines it within the film. The cinematography and quick cuts are very effective. Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen give standout performances. No doubt it must have been difficult to play both parts but the two actors pull it off without hassle. Even as Queen Elizabeth (one of the most unsexiest queen), Mirren looks sexy and not in a way that distracts the viewer from the character. It's remarkable how she so accurately displays the nuances of the title character. I'm glad that Michael Sheen finally got a role to display his wonderful acting abilities. James Cromwell and Sylvia Sims are equally good in their roles respectively as the Queen's husband and mother. Helen McCrory makes Cherie Blair look pretty. My only small complaint is that, the film, at times, moves at a very slow pace but otherwise this is a well made movie that gives a glimpse of how the tragic event might have affected the royal family.
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    • Oct 21, 2008

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • France
      • Italy
    • Official sites
      • Bim Distribuzione (Italy)
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • French
    • Also known as
      • La reina
    • Filming locations
      • Castle Fraser, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Pathé Pictures International
      • Pathé
      • Granada Film Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £9,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $56,441,711
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $122,014
      • Oct 1, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $123,384,128
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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