The Queen (2006)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.1

Overview

Diana, the "People's Princess" has died in a car accident in Paris. The Queen (Dame Helen Mirren) and her family decide that for the best, they should remain hidden behind the closed doors of Balmoral Castle. The heartbr...

Starring Cast

Helen Mirren • Michael Sheen • James Cromwell

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Helen Mirren • Michael Sheen • James Cromwell

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film maintains a neutral stance by meticulously balancing a critique of the monarchy's initial disconnect from public sentiment with a sympathetic portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II's sense of duty and the institution's eventual, pragmatic adaptation to modern expectations, ultimately championing institutional resilience over ideological purity.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features traditional casting that faithfully portrays historical figures and the demographics of the British Royal Family and government, without any intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative explores the challenges faced by the monarchy as an institution, maintaining a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities rather than offering an explicit critique of them.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The Queen is a historical drama centered on the British Royal Family and government during Princess Diana's death. The narrative does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no depiction.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a historical drama depicting real-life figures from the British Royal Family and government. All major historical characters are portrayed on screen by actors matching their documented historical gender, with no instances of gender alteration.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a historical drama depicting real-life figures from the British Royal Family and government. All major historical characters are portrayed by actors matching their documented historical race, with no instances of a race swap.