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The Queen

2006 · 1h 43m · Drama · History

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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…

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WHAT 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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82/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITThe 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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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to an emotionally heavier story shaped by grief and loss
02A manageable 103-minute runtime and a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 6.9/10 TMDB audience score across 1,458 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch The Queen?

The Queen belongs in your night if you are open to a movie that sits with grief instead of rushing past it. It is a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie, with a manageable 103-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 6/10 and emotional impact at 7/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you are open to a movie that sits with grief instead of rushing past it
02you are in the mood for a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie
03you are open to a movie with real emotional weight

THINK TWICE IF

01you want to avoid grief-heavy material tonight
02you are impatient with measured or slow-building movies
03family conflict is not the kind of emotional material you want tonight

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Stephen Frears portrait
Stephen FrearsDirector
Helen Mirren portrait
Helen MirrenThe Queen
Michael Sheen portrait
Michael SheenTony Blair
James Cromwell portrait
James CromwellPrince Philip
Helen McCrory portrait
Helen McCroryCherie Blair
Alex Jennings portrait
Alex JenningsPrince Charles
Roger Allam portrait
Roger AllamRobin Janvrin
Sylvia Syms portrait
Sylvia SymsQueen Mother
Paul Barrett portrait
Paul BarrettTrevor Rees-Jones
Tim McMullan portrait
Tim McMullanStephen Lamport