The Queen

Helen Mirren won an Oscar for her performance as the enduring monarch who comes under scrutiny following the death of Princess Diana.

Helen Mirren won an Oscar for her performance as Queen Elizabeth II, the enduring monarch who has to take a few lessons in the art of media management from newly elected Tony Blair, following the shocking death of Princess Diana.

Director Stephen Frears, writer Peter Morgan and actor Michael Sheen (Tony Blair) all reprised their roles from The Deal, their earlier examination of the Blair era, for this highly acclaimed account of a key moment in recent British history. The film won umpteen international awards including Best Film at the 2006 Baftas, and even received royal assent from Her Majesty herself.