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Movies and shows about Queen Elizabeth II

Where to watch nine titles chronicling the Queen's reign.
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Published onSeptember 12, 2022

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With the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96, people around the world are looking back at her reign of nearly 71 years. Occupying the throne for much of the 20th century and well into the 21st, the Queen loomed large over recent history. As such, her reign has been chronicled extensively including in films and on TV, in documentary and scripted titles. If you are looking to acquaint yourself with her life on the screen, we’ve compiled a list of nine movies and shows about Queen Elizabeth II.

See also: The best British shows on Netflix

Read on for a brief description of each title as well as where to watch it online, including shows and movies streaming on Netflix and other popular streaming services.

Movies and shows about Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen (2006)

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Pathé Distribution

A biographical drama, 2006’s The Queen chronicles the events following Princess Diana’s untimely death in 1997. Helen Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II, who initially wishes for Diana to receive a private funeral. Various royal traditions, Diana’s divorce from Prince Charles (now King Charles III), and political interests of the time complicate the decision before her.

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The Crown (2016-ongoing)

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Netflix

One of Netflix’s most popular original series is also among the very best shows about Queen Elizabeth II. While ostensibly about the royal family broadly, The Crown is more specifically about the reign of Elizabeth. It starts in 1947, the year of her marriage to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. From there, the series works its way into the 21st century. The Crown has been criticized for taking some liberties with historical accuracy, but it remains a compelling and quite comprehensive portrait of the Queen, her family, and British politics.

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Elizabeth & Margaret: Love and Loyalty (2020)

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Channel 5

This documentary offers a rare glimpse into the personal life Queen Elizabeth II. The film focuses in on her complicated and widely misunderstood relationship she had with her younger sister, Princess Margaret. Following Netflix’s The Crown and its dramatization of the two sisters’ relationship, this documentary seeks to demystify their lives, conflicts, and bond with one another.

The King’s Speech (2010)

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Paramount Pictures

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, The King’s Speech is not directly about Queen Elizabeth II, as its focus is her father, George VI. As the new King, George VI seeks to overcome a stammer and works with a speech and language therapist, especially for his first wartime radio broadcast following Britain’s declaration of war on Germany in 1939. Freya Wilson plays the young Princess Elizabeth, who would later succeed her father on the British throne.

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The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (2012)

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BBC

As we await the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II’s son King Charles III, you can revisit the Queen’s own coronation in 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. This BBC documentary offers a look at this royal event, the first to be widely televised. It is comprised of archival footage from the historic event.

Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen (2022)

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BBC

A BBC documentary that aired just a few months before Queen Elizabeth II’s death, Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen is comprised of home movies shot by the British royal family. It offers rare private moments from the Queen’s life. These include footage of her engagement at Balmoral as well as a behind-the-scenes glimpse at her first tour abroad with her family.

The Queen’s Green Planet (2018)

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ITV

Titled Queen Elizabeth: Legacy to the Natural World in the US, this short ITV documentary chronicles Queen Elizabeth II’s initiative to create a global network of protected forests spanning the 52 countries of the Commonwealth. Throughout, the Queen talks to Sir David Attenborough, biologist and narrator of Planet Earth, about the initiative and its potential impact.

The Royal House of Windsor (2017)

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Channel 4

This documentary show about Queen Elizabeth II chronicles the royal family’s maintenance of power over the last century. With new information and expert interviews, the series provides insights and context into British politics and the history of the monarchy.

A Royal Night Out (2015)

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Lionsgate

Striking a lighter note, A Royal Night Out is a movie about Queen Elizabeth II set before her coronation. It follows her and sister Princess Margaret as they venture out of Buckingham Palace to celebrate VE Day in 1945. Accidentally separated while travelling incognito, the two girls befriend men. They stay out past curfew in this romantic comedy and historical drama.

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Those are a few movies and shows about Queen Elizabeth II that you can watch now. Let us know what your favorites are in the comments.

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