The Queen

The Queen

Our Leaders. Ourselves.

Directed by Stephen Frears

Produced by Granada Productions, Pathé Renn Productions

2006103 min6.9 / 10

A restrained, melancholic examination of duty, grief, and the collision between private loss and public expectation in the aftermath of Princess Diana's death.

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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  • Is The Queen sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is The Queen violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Queen scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Queen easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Queen end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity76

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise33

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Queen

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Same Mood as The Queen

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Queen, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Queen, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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