The Queen (2006)

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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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: Drama , Biography

Production Co: Pathé Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions

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

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Ratings & Reviews

90
Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal
Marvelously smart, funny and entertaining film.
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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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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