Synopsis
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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Cast
- Helen MirrenElizabeth II of the United Kingdom
- Michael SheenTony Blair
- James CromwellPhilip of Edinburgh
- Helen McCroryCherie Blair
- Alex JenningsCharles III of the United Kingdom
- Roger AllamRobin Janvrin
- Sylvia SymsElizabeth Bowes-Lyon
- Paul BarrettTrevor Rees-Jones
- Tim McMullanStephen Lamport
- Douglas ReithLord Airlie
Recommendations
- 100
New York Magazine (Vulture)
The Queen is the most reverent irreverent comedy imaginable. Or maybe it's the most irreverent reverent comedy. Either way, it's a small masterpiece. - 100
The New York Times
A sublimely nimble evisceration of that cult of celebrity known as the British royal family. - 91
Entertainment Weekly
Helen Mirren's allure lies not in finding what's regal in every woman she plays, but in finding what's womanly in every royal. - 90
Newsweek
Marvelous, and surprisingly intimate. - 90
The Hollywood Reporter
A fascinating mix of high-minded gossip and historical perspective, examines the clash of values -- of ritual and traditions versus media savvy and political ambition -- that leads to a crisis for the British monarchy. - 90
Variety
Tradition and informality collide -- and mutually benefit -- in the deliciously written and expertly played The Queen. - 90
Slate
Helen Mirren is a goddess of an actress, and her Queen Elizabeth is maddening, hilarious, and deeply human, galumphing around the Balmoral estate in a tartan raincoat and waders as the Britain she thought she knew crumbles around her. - 88
Rolling Stone
One of the best and liveliest movies of the year - funny and touching in ways you can't predict.
