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The Queen
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PG13,1hr 41min
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September 29, 2006
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Miramax Films
Synopsis: The British prime minister and the Royal Family find themselves quietly at odds in the wake of a national tragedy in this drama from director Stephen Frears. On August 31, 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales died in an auto accident in Paris; despite the controversial breakup of her marriage to Prince Charles, she was still one of the most famous and best-loved women in the world, and the public outpouring of emotion over her passing was immediate and intense. However, given the messy circumstances of ... Full Synopsis
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Piercingly funny and unexpectedly moving account of that odd couple, Prime Minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) and HRH Elizabeth II (majestic Helen Mirren) and their back-channels affair. Full Review
Metascore
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91
Universal Acclaim
out of 100
Featured Cast
Queen Elizabeth, The Queen
Tony Blair
Prince Philip
Prince Charles
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Helen Mirren in "The Queen"
Michael Sheen in "The Queen"
Helen Mirren in "The Queen"
Best Actress: Helen Mirren for "The Queen" (Miramax)
Helen Mirren in "The Queen"
Helen Mirren in "The Queen"
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