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      The Queen

      2006, Biography/Drama, 1h 41m

      204 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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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. Read critic reviews

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      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: Biography, Drama, History

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Stephen Frears

      • Producer: Andy Harries, Christine Langan, Tracey Seaward

      • Writer: Peter Morgan

      • Release Date (Theaters):  limited

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $56.4M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Miramax Films

      • Production Co: Pathé Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions

      Cast & Crew

      Helen Mirren
      James Cromwell
      Helen McCrory
      Alex Jennings
      Roger Allam
      Sylvia Syms
      Mark Bazeley
      Earl Cameron
      Tim McMullan
      Paul Barrett
      Gavin Park
      François Ivernel
      Cameron McCracken
      Scott Rudin
      Affonso Beato
      Tina Jones
      Consolata Boyle
      Lucia Zucchetti
      Alexandre Desplat
      Alan MacDonald
      Peter Wenham
      Ben Smith

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      • 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.

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      • 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.

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      • 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.

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      • 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.

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