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The Queen

2006 film directed by Stephen Frears

Film · TMDB

7.0

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.

Released: 2006-09-15103 minDir: Stephen FrearsDrama, History

Cast

Helen Mirren as The Queen
Michael Sheen as Tony Blair
James Cromwell as Prince Philip
Helen McCrory as Cherie Blair
Alex Jennings as Prince Charles
Roger Allam as Robin Janvrin

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Ratings · OMDb

IMDb

7.3/10

118,673 votes

Rotten Tomatoes

92%

Metacritic

90/100

Rated: PG-13
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 97 wins & 97 nominations total

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Key facts

Directed by: Stephen Frears
Written by: Peter Morgan
Produced by: Andy Harries Christine Langan Tracey Seaward
Starring: Helen Mirren Michael Sheen James Cromwell Helen McCrory Alex Jennings Roger Allam Sylvia Syms
Cinematography: Affonso Beato
Edited by: Lucia Zucchetti
Music by: Alexandre Desplat
Production companies: Pathé Renn Production Granada Productions BIM Distribuzione France 3 Cinéma Canal+
Distributed by: Pathé Distribution (France, Switzerland & United Kingdom), BIM Distribuzione (Italy)
Release dates: 2 September 2006 ( 2006-09-02 ) ( Venice ) 15 September 2006 ( 2006-09-15 ) (United Kingdom) 18 October 2006 ( 2006-10-18 ) (France)
Running time: 103 minutes
Countries

Key dates

Published: 19 October 2007

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: film
Award: European Film Award for Best Composer
Participant in: 20th European Film Awards
Genre: drama film
Country of origin: Italy
Original language: English language
Main subject: public relations
Creator: Stephen Frears
Collection: Museum of Modern Art
Director

Article

The Queen is a 2006 docudrama 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 Diana's ex-husband, Prince Charles, who favour the general public's desire for an official expression of grief. Matters are further complicated by the media, royal protocol regarding Diana's official status and wider issues about republicanism.

The film's development coincided with a revival of favourable public sentiment in respect to the British monarchy, a downturn in fortunes for Blair, and the inquest into Diana's death, Operation Paget. Michael Sheen reprised his role as Blair from The Deal, and he would do so again in The Special Relationship.