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The Queen
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Stephen Frears. With Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Queen.
MoviHero lists September 15, 2006 as the release date for The Queen. Stephen Frears is the listed director. The listed cast includes Helen Mirren as The Queen, Michael Sheen as Tony Blair, James Cromwell as Prince Philip, Helen McCrory as Cherie Blair. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 15, 2006
GenresDrama · History
Runtime1h 43m
DirectorStephen Frears
CastHelen Mirren as The Queen, Michael Sheen as Tony Blair, James Cromwell as Prince Philip, Helen McCrory as Cherie Blair
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Queen right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
The Queen runs 1h 43m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 1,478 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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Viewer reaction
“I'm not sure if Stephen Frears was really just trying to kick-start the Tony Blair fan club when he made this highly speculative and frankly…”
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“You obviously know my job better than I do.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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