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The Queen

2006 · 103 min · Director: Stephen Frears

The Queen (2006) is a history drama, directed by Stephen Frears. It stars Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen. The film is based on a true story. The 103-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.

What The Queen Is About

Stephen Frears's 2006 film follows the queen in the days after Diana's death. The palace chooses to stay silent. Public anger grows. The film mixes real news footage into its narrative; the narrative makes tradition colliding with public pressure its real subject. Helen Mirren won the Academy Award for best actress. Michael Sheen plays the prime minister. It was made only nine years after the events. Who it's for: those who like political drama. Who it's not for: viewers expecting documentary accuracy; the scenes behind closed doors are invented.

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What is The Queen about?

Stephen Frears's 2006 film follows the queen in the days after Diana's death. The palace chooses to stay silent.

Where can I watch The Queen?

The Queen is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Queen?

The Queen runs for 103 minutes (1h 43m).

When did The Queen come out?

The Queen was released in 2006.

Who directed The Queen?

The Queen was directed by Stephen Frears.

Who stars in The Queen?

The Queen stars Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Helen McCrory.

What is The Queen's rating?

The Queen holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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