The Queen 2006

The Queen

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Full of wit, humor, and pathos, Stephen Frears' moving portrait looks at life of the British royals during the period after Princess Diana's death.

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Movie Info

Following the death of Princess Diana in an auto accident, Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren) and Prime Minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) struggle to reach a compromise in how the royal family should publicly respond to the tragedy. In the balance is the family's need for privacy and the public's demand for an outward show of mourning.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Brief Strong Language)
  • Genre:
    drama, biography, history
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Stephen Frears
  • Producer:
    Andy Harries, Christine Langan, Tracey Seaward
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $56.4M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Pathé Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions

Cast & Crew

Dame Helen Mirren
HM Queen Elizabeth II
Michael Sheen
Tony Blair
James Cromwell
Prince Philip
Helen McCrory
Cherie Blair
Alex Jennings
Prince Charles
Roger Allam
Robin Janvrin
Sylvia Syms
HM The Queen Mother
Mark Bazeley
Alastair Campbell
Earl Cameron
Portrait artist
Tim McMullan
Stephen Lamport
Stephen Frears
Director
Peter Morgan
Writer
Andy Harries
Producer
Christine Langan
Producer
Tracey Seaward
Producer
François Ivernel
Executive Producer
Cameron McCracken
Executive Producer
Scott Rudin
Executive Producer
Affonso Beato
Cinematographer
Tina Jones
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Critic Reviews for The Queen

All Critics (198) | Top Critics (58) | Fresh (191) | Rotten (7)

  • Makes for engaging and entertaining viewing. Not just the subject, it's also the interpretation and storytelling that one closely identifies with.

    January 25, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

    Namrata Joshi

    Outlook

  • The film makes brilliant use of juxtaposition to underscore the class divide between the Windsors and the Blairs.

    April 12, 2018 | Full Review…

    Graham Fuller

    Film Comment Magazine

  • A lesser director might make all of this deadly earnest, but Frears treats it as what you might call a tragi-comedy of manners, perfectly serious but human foibles everywhere.

    October 18, 2008 | Full Review…

    Bob Mondello

    NPR.org

  • Both [Michael Sheen and Helen Mirren] understand the prickly push-and-pull that defines the fight -- the Gray Monarch v. the Great Modernizer -- and give quiet gravitas to the polite but firm standoffs.

    February 3, 2007 | Rating: 4/6 | Full Review…

    Joshua Rothkopf

    Time Out

  • Like Blair, we are moved from skepticism to sympathy and ultimately to respect by the stunning performances and the perceptive screenplay.

    January 17, 2007 | Rating: A

    Nell Minow

    Movie Mom

  • The tight grey curls, the tilt of the head and the no-nonsense walk with elbows and toes stuck out are the Queen's. The faint hint that this carapace harbours a wicked wit is all down to Mirren.

    December 30, 2006 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review…

    Sandra Hall

    Sydney Morning Herald
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Audience Reviews for The Queen

  • May 16, 2013
    While it was good acting, casting, etc, I found the story to be biased in several ways. First of all, the fact that it was set during a very specific time. Less than a year, to be specific. This woman was (and still is, mind you) the Queen during amazing times of the 20th century and *that's* what is highlighted? No offense to Diana, of course, I do she think she was a lovely person. But I felt it was unfair to the Queen to an extent. Yes, these sentiments were expressed some, but everything made her look just *so* antiquated. Since then this woman has also met Lady Gaga. Then again, this is the trouble with making biopics of people, most of which are still alive and in power.
    Jennifer D Super Reviewer
  • Jun 14, 2012
    You don't have to know much about the government or politics to enjoy this well directed, brilliantly acted and finely scripted movie.
    Bram S Super Reviewer
  • Jun 05, 2012
    The sudden death of Princess Di, the worldwide outpouring of public grief, and a vicious intruding media force the British Royal Family to kowtow to public opinion. An ugly affair all ways round told in the hushed tones that is the world of polite society. Good performances, necessary since all those portrayed are still alive and very public figures. Mirren took the Oscar for her portrayal of a soul trained all her life not to react for the life of a nation and then demanded to react by that same nation.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • May 05, 2012
    Mirren and Sheen give impressive Oscar worthy performances in a movie about a lot more than a monarchy. Many interesting questions asked, mostly involving Princess Diana. I am reminded of The King's Speech.
    Dillon L Super Reviewer
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