10 Essential Helen Mirren Movies, Ranked
The Queen, The Long Good Friday, and Gosford Park are all among the best and most essential movies starring Oscar winner Helen Mirren.
Helen Mirren doesn’t just act—she radiates. For decades, she’s played queens, killers, artists, detectives, and diplomats, always with that quiet intensity behind the eyes. She can be imperious or earthy, ice-cold or burning with rage. Her technique ranges all the way from the theatrical (reflecting her early years with the Royal Shakespeare Company) to the most restrained and realistic.
