The Queen (2006)

This is the story of the death of Princess Diana of Wales and the relationship between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the British Royal Family upon hearing of her death.

Stephen Frears

Director

Helen Mirren

The Queen

Tony Blair

Prince Phillip

Queen Mother

Cherie Blair

Prince Charles

Sir Robin Janvrin

Alastair Campbell

Portrait artist

Stephen Lamport

Screenplay

Producer

Producer

Executive Producer

Executive Producer

Executive Producer

Producer

The Queen is majestic. One of the best movies of the year, with a stunning tour de force performance from Helen Mirren.

Story

Set primarily in the week following the death of Princess Diana, when the nation was mourning for "the people's princess," the events largely escaped the notice of the Queen Elizabeth (Mirren), who was on vacation at her Scottish estate. Without any official statement or public expression of grief coming from Buckingham Palace, public sentiment began to turn against the…