While there is no shortage of TV shows, films and documentaries about the life of Queen Elizabeth II, Helen Mirren’s Oscar-winning performance in the 2006 biopic drama The Queen is undoubtedly one of the best.⁠ ⁠ Since Queen Elizabeth II’s passing at the age of 96 last Thursday, viewership for The Crown has risen more than 800% in the UK, as well as soaring upwards across the globe. ⁠ ⁠ If you’ve worked your way through The Crown and are looking for another captivating portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, you should definitely consider adding it to your watchlist. Helen Mirren received a wave of praise at the time of her performance for making he character so layered and emotive, taking home Best Actress at the 2007 Academy Awards for her role in The Queen, as well as a Bafta and Screen Actors Guild award for the same category. ⁠ ⁠ Read more at the link in our bio.