The Queen (2006)
Our Leaders. Ourselves.
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.
Director: Stephen Frears
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: September 15, 2006
Cast
- Helen Mirren - The Queen
- Michael Sheen - Tony Blair
- James Cromwell - Prince Philip
- Helen McCrory - Cherie Blair
- Alex Jennings - Prince Charles
- Roger Allam - Robin Janvrin
- Sylvia Syms - Queen Mother
- Paul Barrett - Trevor Rees-Jones
- Tim McMullan - Stephen Lamport
- Douglas Reith - Lord Airlie
Screenplay
- Jan Fleischer (Story Editor)
- Peter Morgan (Screenplay)
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Affonso Beato
Editing: Lucia Zucchetti
Production: Granada Productions, Pathé Renn Productions, BiM Distribuzione
Country: France, Italy, United Kingdom
Language: Deutsch, English, Français
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $123M
Original Language: en
Themes
Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Inspiring True Stories, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter, Battle with Depression and Hope, Widowhood and Coping with Loss
Keywords
dying and death, great britain, upper class, loss of loved one, sadness, queen, paparazzi, headline, monarchy, palace, royal family, biography, based on true story, deer, british prime minister
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Queen 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.
- Who directed The Queen?
- The Queen was directed by Stephen Frears.
- Who stars in The Queen?
- The Queen stars Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Helen McCrory, Alex Jennings, Roger Allam.
- How long is The Queen?
- The Queen has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Queen?
- The Queen is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of The Queen?
- The Queen had a budget of $15M.
- How much did The Queen gross?
- The Queen grossed $123M worldwide.
- Where was The Queen produced?
- The Queen was produced in France, Italy, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Queen?
- The themes of The Queen include: Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Inspiring True Stories, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter, Battle with Depression and Hope, Widowhood and Coping with Loss.