{movie} the queen (2006)

After Princess Diana's shocking death, Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren, in an Oscar-winning role) and Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) engage in intimate talks as Britain demands the princess be memorialized in a manner beyond standard protocol. This Oscar-nominated drama for Best Picture goes behind the scenes as the queen and prime minister try to manage Diana's death on a personal level while also dealing with a public calling for royal treatment for their beloved princess.

ireviewnetflix.com rating: **** An incredible movie with an amazing cast. The death of Princess Diana impacted me because I grew up with a mother who was raised in London and loved the royal family, especially Diana. This unique look into the week of her death is captivating from beginning to end.