The Queen

The Queen (2006)

12A
15/09/2006 (GB)
Drama, History
1h 43m

Our Leaders. Ourselves.

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.

  • Stephen FrearsDirector
  • Peter MorganScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $15,000,000

  • Revenue

    $123,384,128

Keywords

  • dying and death
  • great britain
  • upper class
  • loss of loved one
  • sadness
  • queen
  • paparazzi
  • headline
  • monarchy
  • palace
  • royal family
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • deer
  • british prime minister
  • 1990s
  • british royal family
  • british monarchy
  • westminster abbey
  • princess diana

Top Billed Cast

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

Tony Blair

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Philip of Edinburgh

Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory

Cherie Blair

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings

Charles III of the United Kingdom

Roger Allam

Roger Allam

Robin Janvrin

Sylvia Syms

Sylvia Syms

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon

Paul Barrett

Paul Barrett

Trevor Rees-Jones

Tim McMullan

Tim McMullan

Stephen Lamport

Douglas Reith

Douglas Reith

Lord Airlie

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