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Nov 17, 2006 · The film depicts the aftermath of Princess Diana's death and the struggle of Queen Elizabeth II to cope with the public's reaction and the pressure from Tony Blair. Helen Mirren won an Oscar for her portrayal of the monarch, while Michael Sheen plays the prime minister.
- Stephen Frears
- 488
- 2 min
The Queen is a 2006 British historical drama film directed by Stephen Frears and written by Peter Morgan. The film depicts the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997. The royal family regards Diana's death as a private affair and thus not to be treated as an official royal death, in contrast with the views of Prime Minister Tony Blair and ...
- $123.5 million
- Alexandre Desplat
- $15 million
Sep 30, 2006 · Synopsis 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...
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- Stephen Frears
- PG-13
- Helen Mirren
Stephen Frears. Helen Mirren. James Cromwell. Alex Jennings. After the tragic death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II faces public and political pressure while balancing the royal family's legacy.
Nov 2, 2018 · A film about the legendary British rock band Queen and their lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985). Starring Rami Malek as Mercury, the movie won 4 Oscars and received critical acclaim.
- Bryan Singer
- 2 min
Oct 12, 2006 · Roger Ebert praises Helen Mirren's performance as Queen Elizabeth II and Stephen Frears' direction in this drama about the royal crisis after Diana's death. He analyzes the clash between the queen's tradition and Blair's pragmatism, and the public's grief and expectation.
A film about the British Royal Family's reaction to the death of Princess Diana in 1997, and their struggle to cope with the public's grief and demand for change. The Queen, played by Helen Mirren, faces pressure from Prime Minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) to address the nation and honor the "People's Princess".
