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The Queen (2006) -- After the death of Princess Diana, HM Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted.
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The Queen (2006) -- After the death of Princess Diana, HM Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted.

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Overview

User Rating:
7.6/10   32,202 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Peter Morgan (written by)
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Release Date:
15 September 2006 (Italy) more
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Tagline:
Tradition Prepared Her. Change Will Define Her. more
Plot:
After the death of Princess Diana, HM Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 58 wins & 51 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(448 articles)
User Comments:
The Irresistible Charm Of The Monarchy more (375 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Helen Mirren ... The Queen

James Cromwell ... Prince Philip
Alex Jennings ... Prince Charles
Roger Allam ... Robin Janvrin
Sylvia Syms ... Queen Mother
Tim McMullan ... Stephen Lamport
Robin Soans ... Equerry
Lola Peploe ... Janvrin's Secretary
Douglas Reith ... Lord Airlie
Joyce Henderson ... Balmoral Maid
Pat Laffan ... Head Ghillie
Amanda Hadingue ... Queen's Dresser
John McGlynn ... Balmoral Head Ghillie
Gray O'Brien ... Charles' Valet
Dolina MacLennan ... Balmoral Switchboard Operator
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
La regina (Italy)
The Queen (France)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.
Runtime:
103 min | Turkey:94 min (TV version)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The real Queen Elizabeth II refuses to watch this film, as she does not wish to relive "one of the worst weeks of her life." more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Several people in the film repeatedly refer to the practice of flying a flag at halfway up a flagpole to honor someone who had recently died, as flying the flag at "half-mast". A flag is only flown at half-mast on board a ship; on land, a flag which is raised halfway up a flagpole is referred to as being flown at "half-staff". Whilst this is technically true, the vast majority of the UK population would use the term "half mast", irrespective of where the flag was flown. more
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Reporter: After weeks of campaigning on the road, Tony Blair and his family finally strolled the few hundred yards to the polling station this election day morning. Amongst the Labour faithful up and down the country, there is an enormous sense of pride in Mr. Blair's achievements, and the confidence that he is about to become the youngest prime minister this century.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "QI: Flotsam & Jetsam (#6.3)" (2009) more
Soundtrack:
Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel more

FAQ

Is "The Queen" based on a book?
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209 out of 291 people found the following comment useful.
The Irresistible Charm Of The Monarchy, 10 September 2006
10/10
Author: pierlorenzodangelo from Italy

No matter who you are, what's your political stand, or your social status, if any. You won't to turn the page or look away from the TV set if there is a piece of news concerning the royals, the British Royals in particular. I think it's human nature so there is nothing we can do about it. That's why it's amazing to realize that the Queen didn't quite understand that and how powerful and moving her surrendering to the fact. I don't know how to describe Helen Mirren's portrayal but I'm tempted to say already (I only saw the film last night) that is among the best I've ever seen. Riveting, totally fulfilling. The illusion is complete and without mockery or mimicry Helen Mirren gives us a full picture of someone who only exists in our minds as a title and in a series of constantly repeating images - hats, smiles, hand waves and holiday greetings from a TV screen - Congratulations to everyone concerned. A total triumph.

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