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DRAMA . 2006 . 1h 43m . 6.9/10

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"Our Leaders. Ourselves."

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.

Starring Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell
Box Office $123.4M
6.9/10
Rating
$123.4M
Box Office
1h 43m
Runtime
2006
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+723% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Our Leaders. Ourselves.

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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Box office
The Queen earned $123.4M worldwide on a $15.0M budget — a 723% return on investment.
Cast
Helen Mirren stars as The Queen in The Queen.
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Year context
The Queen was released 20 years ago in 2006.
The Queen is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 43m.

CAST (20)

Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren
The Queen
Michael Sheen
Michael Sheen
Tony Blair
James Cromwell
James Cromwell
Prince Philip
Helen McCrory
Helen McCrory
Cherie Blair
Alex Jennings
Alex Jennings
Prince Charles
Roger Allam
Roger Allam
Robin Janvrin
Sylvia Syms
Sylvia Syms
Queen Mother
Paul Barrett
Paul Barrett
Trevor Rees-Jones
Tim McMullan
Tim McMullan
Stephen Lamport
Douglas Reith
Douglas Reith
Lord Airlie
Mark Bazeley
Mark Bazeley
Alastair Campbell
Robin Soans
Robin Soans
Equerry
Lola Peploe
Lola Peploe
Janvrin's Secretary
Joyce Henderson
Joyce Henderson
Balmoral Maid
Pat Laffan
Pat Laffan
Head Ghillie
Amanda Hadingue
Amanda Hadingue
Queen's Dresser
JM
John McGlynn
Balmoral Head Ghillie
GO
Gray O'Brien
Charles' Valet
DM
Dolina MacLennan
Balmoral Switchboard Operator
Julian Firth
Julian Firth
Blair's Aide

BOX OFFICE

$15.0M
Budget
$123.4M
Revenue
+723%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
103 min (1h 43m)
Rating
6.9/10 (1,401 votes)
Budget
$15,000,000
Box Office
$123,384,128
Profit
+$108,384,128

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Queen 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.
How long is The Queen?
The Queen has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in The Queen?
The cast of The Queen includes Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Helen McCrory, Alex Jennings.
How much did The Queen make at the box office?
The Queen earned $123,384,128 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $15,000,000.
What is the rating of The Queen?
The Queen has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 1,401 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama History
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