Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy will not only live on in the history books, but in the many films and television series that have been inspired by her life story.   

  The late monarch was not supposed to inherit the throne.  Her fate was sealed in 1936 after her uncle, King Edward VII, voluntarily abdicated and his brother, King George VI, assumed royal duties.   

   The story of George VI may sound familiar to some moviegoers.  His accession to the throne, and the events surrounding it, were recreated in “The King’s Speech” (2010).   

  The film starred Colin Firth, who played King George VI.  Helena Bonham Carter played the Queen Mother, Elizabeth, and Freya Wilson played Princess Elizabeth, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II.   

  The film won four Academy Awards.   

  “The King’s Speech” is currently available on Starz and streaming on Hulu.   

  Based on historical events, the popular Netflix series, which premiered in 2016, focuses on the life of Queen Elizabeth II.   

  The series chronicles one of the defining moments of her reign, the pledge of a lifetime of service to the British crown made in a speech during her 21st birthday speech.   

  “I declare before you all that my entire life, whether long or short, will be devoted to your service and to the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong,” said the late queen.   

  King Charles III spoke of this promise in his first televised speech after ascending to the throne.   

  Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, “The Crown” has recaptured the world’s attention, and its first season returned to the top 10 most watched productions on Netflix.   

  The series has won multiple Golden Globe and Emmy Awards.   

  A Royal Night Out (2015) follows then-Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret during Victory in Europe Day on May 8, 1945.   

  According to the film, the princesses left Buckingham Palace that night to celebrate the end of World War II.   
	A Royal Night Out – Official UK Trailer – In cinemas now!
   “It’s a true story that intrigues everyone.  But we don’t know exactly what happened.  It’s a little fantasy inspired by this true story,” said the film’s director, Julian Jarrold, on the production’s official website.   

  The film stars Sarah Gadon (Princess Elizabeth) and Bel Powley (Princess Margaret).  Rupert Everett and Emily Watson play King George VI and the Queen Mother.   

  The film is available on Prime Video, Paramount + or Hulu.   

  Perhaps this is one of the most iconic films to bring the life of Queen Elizabeth II to the big screen.   

  The production, which was released in cinemas in 2006, stars Helen Mirren, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the monarch.   

  The story recounts the moments after Princess Diana’s death and shows how the British Crown initially handled the news.  The film shows how British Prime Minister Tony Blair worked to bring the monarchy closer to its people.   

  In addition to the Oscar, the film won two BAFTA Awards and two Golden Globes.   

  “The Queen” is available on HBO Max and Hulu.   

  Every stage of Queen Elizabeth II’s life was recorded.  In this BBC documentary, the British royal family pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on her 90th birthday.   
	“He walks like George!”  – Elizabeth at 90 – A Family Tribute: Preview – BBC One
   According to the BBC, director John Bridcut had special access to the Queen’s personal recording collection.   

  The footage, which had never been seen before before the premiere of this documentary, was recorded by the Queen herself and her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.   

  Prince William and Prince Harry are part of the production.  King Charles III and his sister, Princess Royal Anne, are among other members of the royal family also featured in the documentary.   

  You can stream the documentary on BBC One, Plex and FuboTV.