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The Queen

Helen Mirren (Actor), Michael Sheen (Actor), Stephen Frears (Director) Rated:
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Genre Kids & Family, Performing Arts
Format Multiple Formats, Subtitled, Dolby, Color, Dubbed, PAL
Contributor Michael Sheen, Sylvia Syms, Alex Jennings, Roger Allam, James Cromwell, Tim McMullan, Stephen Frears, Douglas Reith, Helen Mirren, Helen McCrory See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 38 minutes
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Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Actress, Dame Helen Mirren gives a spellbinding performance in THE QUEEN, the provocative story behind one of the most public tragedies of our time — the sudden death of Princess Diana. In the wake of Diana's death, the very private and tradition-bound Queen Elizabeth II (Mirren) finds herself in conflict with the new Prime Minister, the slickly modern and image-conscious Tony Blair. THE QUEEN, also starring Academy Award® Nominee James Cromwell (Best Supporting Actor, BABE, 1995), takes you inside the private chambers of the Royal Family and the British government for a captivating look at a vulnerable human being in her darkest hour, as a nation grieving for its People's Princess waits to see what its leaders will do. Suspenseful, heartfelt and riveting, it's a fascinating story you won’t soon forget.

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Helen Mirren reigns supreme in The Queen, a witty and ingenious look at a moment that rocked the house of Windsor: the week that followed the sudden death of Princess Diana in 1997. Diana's death came at just the same time that Prime Minister Tony Blair (played by the bright Michael Sheen) was settling into his new government--and trying to figure out the delicate relationship between 10 Downing Street and Queen Elizabeth II (Mirren). A large portion of the British population was trying to figure out the Windsors that week, as Elizabeth remained stiff-upper-lip and largely mum about the death of the beloved princess. In Peter Morgan's skillful script, we watch as Blair grows increasingly impatient with the Royals, who are sequestered in their Scottish estate while the public demands some show of grief. Prince Philip (James Cromwell, in good form) clumsily decides to take Diana's sons hunting, while a sympathetically-treated Prince Charles (Alex Jennings) displays some frustration with his mother's eerie calm.

None of this conveys how funny the film is, or how deftly it flows from one scene to the next. Director Stephen Frears (Dirty Pretty Things) deserves great credit for that, and for the performances, and for the movie's marvelous sense of well-roundedness; you could see this movie and groan at the cluelessness of the Royals and their outmoded existence, or you might just sympathize with showing reserve in a world that values gross public displays of emotion. But either way, you'll marvel at Mirren, who makes the Queen far more alert and human than one might ever have imagined. --Robert Horton

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 2.88 ounces
  • Audio Description: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ P920601000
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Stephen Frears
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Subtitled, Dolby, Color, Dubbed, PAL
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 38 minutes
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Sylvia Syms, Alex Jennings
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Unqualified
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00005JPAO
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 4,509 ratings

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Customers find this movie well worth watching, praising Helen Mirren's amazing job of impersonating Queen Elizabeth II and delivering a commanding performance. The film provides insight into British royalty and offers a different perspective on historical events, while keeping customers captivated. They appreciate its profound subtlety and emotional depth, describing it as a hit on an emotional roller coaster.

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336 customers mention "Movie quality"336 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie fantastic and very interesting, with one customer describing it as an outstanding film chronicling a week in the royal life.

"Excellent DVD!!, perfect!!, great shipping!!, secure packaging!!, Excellent Amazon experience!!!, will definitely buy again!!!..." Read more

"...written, and historically accurate drama that chronicles the events that occurred in Britain in the aftermath of Princess Diana's death...." Read more

"...I was thrilled to watch it, throwing caution to the wind, knowing that the queen had liked Helen Mirren’s portrayal of her...." Read more

"...There are many fine scenes in this film...." Read more

218 customers mention "Acting"218 positive0 negative

Customers praise the acting in the movie, particularly Helen Mirren's portrayal of the Queen and the topnotch cast.

"...; starring Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, and James Cromwell, is a beautifully acted, masterfully written, and historically accurate drama that..." Read more

"Helen Mirren is the Queen, plain and simple. This film looks very serious, at first, but you quickly realize it is a satire, and at times a very..." Read more

"...and family life, but my husband especially enjoyed the extra insight into the character and role of Tony Blair in the British government...." Read more

"While the acting and the story are mesmorizing, and Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen are perfect as the characters they play in the film, the story..." Read more

82 customers mention "Performance"82 positive0 negative

Customers praise the performances in the movie, particularly Helen Mirren's outstanding and commanding portrayal.

"...As such, each actor gives a brilliant performance with the film appearing as Tony Blair’s own political fortunes dimmed and the monarchy began to..." Read more

"...Michael Sheen portrayed Tony Blair, who I thought did an excellent job...." Read more

"...Stephen Frears' THE QUEEN, a movie best remembered for the command performance (queens usually ask for such a thing rather than *giving* it) of Dame..." Read more

"...The two of them give towering performances that will remain indelibly impressed on your mind after viewing the film...." Read more

62 customers mention "Historical perspective"62 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the historical perspective of the movie, which provides insight into British royalty and offers a true story from a memorable time period, making it particularly appealing to history buffs.

"...Cromwell, is a beautifully acted, masterfully written, and historically accurate drama that chronicles the events that occurred in Britain in the..." Read more

"...It is also a historical, sober, piece about the death of Princes Diana and the reaction of the Royals...." Read more

"...Summing up: A rare treat, and a slice of history well worth remembering with the shift from the old monarchy to the modernized ideas of a young..." Read more

"...The movie explored these generational tensions very well. Mirren was perfect in the role." Read more

51 customers mention "Entertainment value"51 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie entertaining and interesting, with several noting it kept them captivated throughout.

"...is always sharp, witty where appropriate, acerbic at times, and always fascinating. The film's pace never flags...." Read more

"...The movie also holds interest for a peek behind closed doors at the lives in the palace and the stunning scenery at Balmoral Castle...." Read more

"This is an excellent, highly entertaining film...." Read more

"...Very entertaining and Ms. Mirren basically carries the entire movie with incredible grace and wonderful talent." Read more

43 customers mention "Insight"43 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie insightful, appreciating its profound subtlety, with one customer noting how it helps understand palace dynamics.

"...It made for a very full experience. Please enjoy." Read more

"...Queen Elizabeth, as portrayed by Helen Mirren, is charismatic, intelligent and sympathetic, though understandably a bit rigid...." Read more

"...Michael Sheen is super as Tony Blair, using intelligent charm and strategic wit to move the queen to recognition of the gravity of the issues and..." Read more

"...by Alexandre Desplat is worthy of note, always appropriate and sometimes majestic...." Read more

36 customers mention "Emotional depth"36 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the movie, noting its believable range of emotions and poignant moments. One customer describes it as an interesting yet heartbreaking story.

"...Her eyes swell up with tears, as if she was feeling what it was like to be a true queen again for the first time in years...." Read more

"...I also love a brief moment of tenderness that crosses her face when she watches Charles telling his sons about their mother's death...." Read more

"...as portrayed by Helen Mirren, is charismatic, intelligent and sympathetic, though understandably a bit rigid...." Read more

"...She really captures the kind of personality, attitude, and emotions required to depict (speculatively) the issues Queen Elizabeth had during the..." Read more

28 customers mention "Quality"28 positive0 negative

Customers praise the movie's production quality, noting its robust nature and Blu-ray format.

"...The DVD production is well made, but with few extras beyond an audio commentary and a featurette on the film's production...." Read more

"...Her robust nature, her very dignified nature, was challenged by the terrible death of Princess Dianna - and her decision for the good of her nation..." Read more

"...is was a clever way to illustrate Her Majesty's personality and fortitude by using that time period of the tragic death of Princess Diana...." Read more

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  • Nicole Steele
    5.0 out of 5 stars This DVD was perfect!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2025
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    Excellent DVD!!, perfect!!, great shipping!!, secure packaging!!, Excellent Amazon experience!!!, will definitely buy again!!!
    seller Is very highly recommended!!! 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating!!!!!!!
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  • Mike Powers
    5.0 out of 5 stars The tragic death of "The People's Princess..."
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2015
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    On August 31, 1997, a car crash in a Parisian tunnel paralyzed a nation with grief, put a government in crisis, and alienated a beloved royal family from its subjects. That crash took the life of Lady Diana Spencer, formerly the Princess of Wales, and the mother of the second-in-line heir to the British throne.

    "The Queen," starring Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, and James Cromwell, is a beautifully acted, masterfully written, and historically accurate drama that chronicles the events that occurred in Britain in the aftermath of Princess Diana's death. Written by Peter Morgan and directed by Stephen Frears, it examines why the British royal family, led by Queen Elizabeth II, was both unable and unwilling to deal effectively with Diana's sudden death; and shows the rift that developed between the royal family, Britain's newly elected government, and the British public.

    In the early morning hours of August 31st, while staying with her family at her summer palace in Scotland, the Queen is awakened told that Diana has just been killed in a car crash in Paris. The Queen, her husband Prince Philip, and the Queen Mother all maintain a curious indifference to the news.

    In London, newly elected Prime Minister Tony Blair becomes the public face of the tragedy. As he tries to coordinate long-distance funeral arrangements for Diana with the vacationing Queen, he is met with frustration. Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and the Queen Mother are all opposed to the idea; because Diana is no longer considered a "royal," they want a strictly private funeral.

    The monarch steadfastly refuses to interrupt the family's vacation for any reason. This puts the royal family increasingly at odds with the Prime Minister, and especially the British public. Blair, always the consummate politician, has read the public mood accurately; he advises the Queen that his latest internal polling indicates that one in four Britons currently favors abolishing the monarchy altogether...

    Will the Queen agree to a state funeral and make a public appearance? Watch this outstanding film to find out.

    There many, many positive things to say about this fine movie. The acting is simply marvelous throughout. Helen Mirren won a Best Actress Academy Award for her marvelous performance as the British monarch, and Michael Sheen performs to perfection as Prime Minister Tony Blair. James Cromwell matches Mirren's performance with his own, as the Duke of Edinburgh.

    "The Queen's" screenplay is brilliant. Dialogue is always sharp, witty where appropriate, acerbic at times, and always fascinating. The film's pace never flags. Sets and costumes brilliantly reflect the times. "The Queen" is historically accurate, although some events have naturally been compressed or altered in the interests of time.

    From its opening scenes to its closing credits, "The Queen" is entertainment at its very best. Highly recommended.
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  • Robert Caputo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helen Mirren is the Queen, plain and simple.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018
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    Helen Mirren is the Queen, plain and simple. This film looks very serious, at first, but you quickly realize it is a satire, and at times a very funny one at that. It is also a historical, sober, piece about the death of Princes Diana and the reaction of the Royals. And finally it is a loving tribute to the Queen, who apparently liked the film.

    The basic story, Prime Minister Tony Blair is elected to modernize England, and the Royal family. He is very modern, “Just call me Tony’ to his staff. Upon being told this, the Queen smiles and ask jokingly if they sent him a protocol sheet. (To make sure he knows how to act around her.) Her assistant then comments that the PM’s wife’s curtsie was ‘shallow at best’. The Queen smiles and comments that she did not worry about that type of thing, “that is my sister’s (Princes Margaret) job.” Yes the Queen has a good sense of humor and likes to make jokes.

    The film, based upon the actual events, presents a inside view into the Queens life. After all she is the Queen, a wife, mother and grandmother and has to balance it all in full view of the world. She had to protect her grandchildren after the death of their mother, consul a nation and follow 1000 year old protocols. And deal with her son, a man of lesser backbone!

    We also learn that the Queen drives, (she still drives) a Range Rover, on her large country estate. In fact she drives it over a rock and breaks the crank shaft. She gets of the car out wearing her big rubber boots, an old coat and a $1000.00 Hermès scarf, inspects the damage and calls the Royal garage. “I’m afraid that I’ve done something stupid, I’ve broken the crank shaft.” When asked how she knows it is a the crank shaft, She replies “Don’t forget I used to repair Jeeps during the war. I’ve also damaged the four wheel drive box.” Yes, she is The Queen, a wife, mother, grandmother and mechanic too.

    The film documents how the Queen is criticized by the people of her country for not commenting on the death and the PM convincing her to get involved which saves the day and her popularity. Apparently the two become friends as the film ends with the Queen joking with him as they take a walk around Buckinham Palace with her dogs.
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  • E. Thienpont
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, touching and winning...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2007
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    For me "The Queen" is one of the best films I saw in the cinema last year, superseded only by Iñaritu's "Babel". With its all-round excellent cast and witty and touching script, the story of the Queen's reaction to Princess Diana's death held me spell-bound. To what extent the film is an accurate depiction of the life of the English royal family I do not know, but it does paint a beautiful and psychologically consistent picture of a group of rather unworldly aristocrats who discover just how different their view of life is from that of the majority.

    As a portrait of the Queen the film is sensitive, humane and funny without being ridiculous. It explores the events that formed Queen Elizabeth - the death of her father, the second world war, her being a mother and grandmother. The contrast with the modern and urbane characters of Tony and Cherie Blair is telling as well as entertaining.

    I did wonder afterwards what to believe of the film. Almost everybody is portrayed in a sympathetic way, which does give you the impression that the script writer was walking on tiptoe and taking the greatest care not to give offense - after all, almost every character featured in the film has a real equivalent and bears a living person's name. But ultimately, questions like this don't really matter. The important thing is that the film just works very well as a film and doesn't bore for a second.
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  • 鴨野長之
    5.0 out of 5 stars 思った以上
    Reviewed in Japan on May 22, 2020
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    きれいな付属物もありよかった。
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  • Ralf Oehmichen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Film auf DVD
    Reviewed in Germany on April 23, 2025
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    Super Film sehenswert
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  • Prabir R.
    2.0 out of 5 stars Poor show.
    Reviewed in India on February 1, 2016
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    Poor show..the DVD sent was5 not region tuned and hence could not be played.
    DVD must be checked for region specific
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent movie
    Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2024
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    I have a copy of this excellent movie and bought this one as a gift. My sister just loved it. The actors look the role and play the role so well that you lose sight that it is a Hollywood movie and not a documentary.
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