The Queen

Helen Mirren stars in this 2006 drama. In the wake of a national tragedy, the prime minister and royal family find themselves quietly at odds. The initial reluctance of Buckingham Palace to mourn Diana is seen by the public as a sign of cool emotional distance, but Tony Blair, perceiving a potential public-relations disaster in the making, takes it upon himself to persuade Queen Elizabeth to pay tribute to the dead princess..

Dame Helen received multiple awards for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, including an Oscar for Best Actress.