• The Queen (2006)

    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.

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The Queen
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Release Date: September 30th, 2006

DVD Release Date: April 24th, 2007

PG-13 |1 hr 41 min

Plot Summary

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.

Cast: Dame Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Helen McCrory, Alex Jennings, Roger Allam, Sylvia Syms, Mark Bazeley

Director: Stephen Frears

Genres: Biography , Drama

Production Co: Pathé Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions

Keywords: Gripping , Wife , Rise , 1990s , Moving , Death , London , Fall ,

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Ratings & Reviews

  • 90
    Kirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood Reporter

    A fascinating mix of high-minded gossip and historical perspective, examines the clash of values -- of ritual and traditions versus media savvy and political ambition -- that leads to a crisis for the British monarchy. show more

  • 90
    Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal

    Marvelously smart, funny and entertaining film.

  • 100
    Carrie RickeyPhiladelphia Inquirer

    Piercingly funny and unexpectedly moving account of that odd couple, Prime Minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) and HRH Elizabeth II (majestic Helen Mirren) and their back-channels affair. show more

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Awards

Winner Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2007)
Winner Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Golden Globes (2007)
Nominated Best Picture
Oscars Academy Awards (2006)
Winner Actress in a Leading Role
Oscars Academy Awards (2006)
Nominated Music (Original Score)
Oscars Academy Awards (2006)
Nominated David Lean Award for Achievement in Direction
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2007)
Nominated Original Screenplay
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2007)
Nominated Alexander Korda Award for the Outstanding British Film of the Year
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2007)
Nominated Costume Design
Oscars Academy Awards (2006)
Nominated Costume Design
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2007)
Nominated Best Motion Picture - Drama
Golden Globes (2007)
Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2007)
Nominated Editing
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2007)
Winner Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2007)
Nominated Make Up and Hair
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2007)
Nominated Writing (Original Screenplay)
Oscars Academy Awards (2006)
Winner Actress in a Leading Role
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2007)
Nominated Best Director - Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2007)
Winner Film
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2007)
Nominated Directing
Oscars Academy Awards (2006)
Nominated Anthony Asquith Award for Original Film Music
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2007)