The Queen (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2006, The Queen is a drama and history film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 103 minutes. “Our Leaders. Ourselves.” — that tagline sets the tone.
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.
Who’s in it. The Queen stars Helen Mirren as Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Michael Sheen as Tony Blair, James Cromwell as Philip of Edinburgh and Helen McCrory as Cherie Blair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Queen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $123.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Queen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Queen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Queen (2006)?
- In US, The Queen is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Queen worth watching?
- The Queen holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Queen?
- The Queen stars Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Helen McCrory and Alex Jennings.
- When was The Queen released?
- The Queen was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.