# The Queen (2006)

> A poised and witty political docudrama follows Queen Elizabeth II and Tony Blair as Britain demands a public response to Diana's death.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/859

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Stephen Frears
- Cast: Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Helen McCrory, Alex Jennings, Roger Allam, Sylvia Syms, Paul Barrett
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436697/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, poignant, melancholic, historical film night, political drama evening

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of grief and royal duty in the wake of tragedy.

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- [Frost/Nixon (2008)](https://ember.film/movie/6469)
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- [Churchill (2017)](https://ember.film/movie/266044)
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- [Diana: In Her Own Words (2017)](https://ember.film/movie/321182)

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