Winner of the Academy Award(R) 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(R) 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.

• 1 hr 44 min
• Directed by

  Stephen Frears
• Written by Peter Morgan

• Starring

  Helen Mirren

  ,

  Michael Sheen

  ,

  James Cromwell

  ,

  Sylvia Syms

  ,

  Alex Jennings

  ,

  Roger Allam

  ,

  Tim Mc Mullan

  ,

  Robin Soans

  ,

  Lola Peploe

  ,

  Douglas Reith

  ,

  Pat Laffan

  ,

  Helen Mc Crory

  ,

  Earl Cameron