The Queen (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Queen is a 2006 biographical drama directed by Stephen Frears, starring Helen Mirren and James Cromwell. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $124.9 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Leading Role, and 4 awards in all. Critics gave it 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Queen About?
The premise of The Queen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the sudden death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair find themselves at odds as they grapple with the nation’s outpouring of grief. The Queen’s adherence to royal protocol clashes with Blair's desire to express public empathy, forcing them to confront the complexities of tradition and the profound impact of a national tragedy. The film explores their relationship as they navigate a period of immense public mourning and consider the role of the monarchy.
The Queen Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- queen elizabeth ii character
- based on real person
- united kingdom
- scotland
- head of state
- prime minister
- monarchy
- castle
- political drama
- portrait
- buckingham palace
- death of princess
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- princess of wales
- paris france
- british prime minister
- british royalty
- decorum
- queen of england
- scottish highlands
- etiquette
- public relations
- british royal family
- royalty
- hunting
- great britain
- funeral
- london england
- based on true story
- british politics
- 20th century
- princess diana character
- tony blair character
- female protagonist
- land rover
- helicopter
- death
- prince charles character
- queen elizabeth the queen mother character
- prince harry character
- prince william character
- prince philip character
- mercedes benz the car
- range rover
- docudrama drama
- queen
- speech
- reference to winston churchill
- kiss on the hand
- curtsy
- year 1997
The Queen Cast
Helen Mirren leads the cast, with James Cromwell. Directed by Stephen Frears.
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Director Stephen Frears
The Queen Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Queen 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 90 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 70% User score
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The Queen Plot Summary
What happens in The Queen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds on the eve of the 1997 British general election, marking a significant moment as Tony Blair, portrayed by Sheen, becomes the first Labour Party Prime Minister in the UK after an 18-year hiatus. During a session for an official portrait, the Queen (Helen Mirren) expresses her feelings to the artist, revealing her disappointment in not having the right to vote. Although she holds a slight apprehension towards Blair’s commitment to “modernize” the country, Blair assures her of his respect for the monarchy’s autonomy. Following tradition when Blair visits Buckingham Palace to kiss hands, the Queen formally asks him to form a Government in her name.
Full summary
The whole story of The Queen, scene by scene
The Queen Box Office
The Queen grossed $124.9 million worldwide. $56.4 million came from the US and Canada and $68.5 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$124.9M
- US & Canada
- $56.4M
- International
- $68.5M
The Queen Awards & Nominations
The Queen won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Leading Role, and 4 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2007, with 2 wins from 10 nominations.
4 wins20 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2007 2 wins · 10 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Leading Role – Helen Mirren
- Won Best Film
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Michael Sheen
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Direction – Stephen Frears
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Oscars 2007 1 win · 6 nominations- Won Actress in a Leading Role – Helen Mirren
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Directing – Stephen Frears
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
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Critics' Choice 2007 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Actress – Helen Mirren
- Nominated Best Director – Stephen Frears
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Best Writer
The Queen Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer The Queen (2006) Official Trailer - Helen Mirren Movie HD
- Clip The Queen | 'The News Cycle' (HD) - Helen Mirren, James Cromwell | MIRAMAX
How Well Do You Know The Queen?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who becomes the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the events of the film?
Cars in The Queen
22 cars on screen, including the 1987 Jaguar Sovereign XJ40 and the 1989 Land-Rover Defender 110 Station Wagon.
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1987 Jaguar Sovereign XJ40 Important role -
1989 Land-Rover Defender 110 Station Wagon Important role -
1991 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W140 Important role -
Aprilia SR Minor role
The Queen Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “La regina” and “The Queen - Królowa”.
- Also known as
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- La regina
- The Queen - Królowa
- A Rainha
- เดอะ ควีน ราชินีหัวใจโลกจารึก
- Die Queen
- The Queen - La regina
- Kraliçe
- Королева
- The Queen (La Reina)
- A királynő
- Królowa
- 女王
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- Královna
- クィーン
- Regina
- Η Βασίλισσα
- המלכה
- La reina
- Kráľovná
- 더 퀸
- 黛妃與女皇
- 英女皇
- Sa majesté la Reine
- Kraljica
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Movies Like The Queen
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Queen’s Sister, Diana: A Tribute to the People’s Princess and Queen Elizabeth.
The Queen FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Queen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Queen?
The Queen runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Queen released?
The Queen was released on September 30, 2006.
Who directed The Queen?
The Queen was directed by Stephen Frears.
More films by Stephen Frears Who is in the cast of The Queen?
The Queen stars Helen Mirren and James Cromwell.
How much did The Queen make at the box office?
The Queen grossed $124.9 million worldwide ($56.4 million domestic, $68.5 million international).
How is The Queen rated?
The Queen has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 90 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
What awards did The Queen win?
The Queen won 4 awards from 20 nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 2007.
Does The Queen have a post-credit scene?
No. The Queen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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