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The Queen

The Queen

Our Leaders. Ourselves.

20066.91h 43m

Overview

The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.

Directed by Stephen Frears
Written by Jan Fleischer, Peter Morgan
Produced by Tracey Seaward, Christine Langan, Andy Harries
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $123.4M

Top Cast

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

The Queen

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

Tony Blair

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Prince Philip

Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory

Cherie Blair

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings

Prince Charles

Roger Allam

Roger Allam

Robin Janvrin

Sylvia Syms

Sylvia Syms

Queen Mother

Paul Barrett

Paul Barrett

Trevor Rees-Jones

Tim McMullan

Tim McMullan

Stephen Lamport

Douglas Reith

Douglas Reith

Lord Airlie

Themes & Keywords

dying and deathgreat britainupper classloss of loved onesadnessqueenpaparazziheadlinemonarchypalaceroyal familybiographybased on true storydeerbritish prime minister1990sbritish royal familybritish monarchywestminster abbeyprincess dianaqueen elizabeth iibiographical

About The Queen

The Queen is a drama, history film released in 2006 exploring themes of dying and death, great britain, upper class, loss of loved one, sadness, queen. Directed by Stephen Frears, it stars Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell. The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.

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