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The Queen

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 43m
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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
4,545
112
  • 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
    • 475User reviews
    • 274Critic reviews
    • 91Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 96 wins & 97 nominations total

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

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    Did you know

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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
      (Traditional)

      Performed by Peter Anderson

    User reviews475

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A Crowning Achievement
    How silly of me. I kept putting off seeing this movie because I had an acute case of "Dianaetis" Too much about the doomed princess of the people. Well, I was wrong. I was very, very, wrong. The film is a surprising, unpretentious masterpiece and I haven't mention Helen Mirren yet. Apart from the fact that it's a film perfectly suited to be seen in your own living room or like me, in bed, it's also cinema with capital letters. The illusion created by Helen Mirren's portrayal is total and I mean total, eerily so. There were moments in which I was seeing the real thing or the "royal" thing I should say. When Elizabeth II bows to pressure and returns to London and views first hand the overwhelming show of affection for Diana, something happens to her, we will never know what exactly, but something. That in itself is Helen Mirren's mastery. To tell us exactly that without revealing anything. Needless to say I'm buying the DVD. I know I will see this one many times.
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    FAQ4

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    • Where were Princes William and Harry when their mum died?
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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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