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The Queen
2006 103 min France, Italy, United Kingdom PG-13 18+
★8.3
Drama, History
Director: Stephen Frears
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Description
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.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$56.44M
Worldwide:
$123.38M
Starring
Helen Mirren
Actor
Michael Sheen
Actor
James Cromwell
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2007
— Best Picture
Golden Eagle 2008
— Best International Feature Film
Venice Film Festival 2006
— Volpi Cup – Best Actress
European Film Awards 2007
— Best Picture
BAFTA 2007
— Best Original Screenplay
Academy Awards 2007
— Best Original Screenplay
BAFTA 2007
— Best Film Editing
BAFTA 2007
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 2007
— Best Director
Golden Eagle 2008
— Best International Feature Film
BAFTA 2007
— David Lean Award for Direction
European Film Awards 2007
— Prix d'Excellence
Venice Film Festival 2006
— Volpi Cup – Best Actress
Academy Awards 2007
— Best Costume Design
Golden Globe 2007
— Best Director
BAFTA 2007
— Best Actress
European Film Awards 2007
— Best Screenplay
Goya Awards 2007
— Best European Film
BAFTA 2007
— Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music
Academy Awards 2007
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 2007
— Best Screenplay
Golden Globe 2007
— Best Actress (Drama)
Academy Awards 2007
— Best Actress
Golden Globe 2007
— Best Picture (Drama)
Venice Film Festival 2006
— Golden Osella – Best Screenplay
Venice Film Festival 2006
— FIPRESCI Prize – Competition
Venice Film Festival 2006
— Golden Lion
BAFTA 2007
— Best Supporting Actor
BAFTA 2007
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
European Film Awards 2007
— Best Actress
European Film Awards 2007
— Best Original Score
European Film Awards 2007
— Best Director
European Film Awards 2007
— Audience Award – Best Film
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2007
— Best Actress
César Awards 2007
— Best International Feature Film
Key opinion
The Queen is widely lauded as a restrained and sophisticated character study that effectively navigates the intersection of private grief and public duty. While most viewers praise the film for its nuanced portrayal of the British monarchy and Helen Mirren’s transformative performance, a minority finds the deliberate pace and clinical detachment to be emotionally distancing.
| Acting | Helen Mirren delivers a masterfully restrained and transformative performance that serves as the film's emotional anchor. | |
| Direction | Stephen Frears employs a disciplined, objective directorial style that balances irony with formal respect for the monarchy. | |
| Production | Production design and the seamless integration of archival footage create a highly authentic, immersive period atmosphere. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing; some viewers value the contemplative, slow-burn exploration of royal crisis, while others characterize it as dry, sluggish, and lacking in dramatic momentum. | |
| Screenplay | While many praise the screenplay for its insightful analysis of duty versus public perception, some critics argue the film is speculative and offers no definitive answers regarding the events depicted. |