Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy continues — with a little help from movies and TV shows.
Fans missing the late British monarch can watch acclaimed films and series that fictionalized parts of her notoriously private story but captured the essence of her life of service.
Here are some of the scripted projects that cover Queen Elizabeth’s royal reign, which ended after 70 years with her death on Sept. 8.
‘The Queen’
Helen Mirren earned rave reviews for her performance as the monarch from the most important critic — Queen Elizabeth herself.
The 2006 biographical drama is set after the death of Princess Diana, with Mirren winning an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Volpi Cup from the Venice Film Festival for her portrayal.
Mirren was invited to Buckingham Palace after playing the queen but was unable to attend due to production commitments for another movie at the time.
The actress later won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in “The Audience.”
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Queen Elizabeth II, right, meets actress Dame Helen Mirren during the Dramatic Arts reception at Buckingham Palace on Feb. 17, 2014, in London. (Yui Mok/WPA Pool/Getty Images/TNS)
‘The Crown’
The popular Netflix series depicts different stages of Elizabeth’s monarchy, with Claire Foy portraying the queen on the first two seasons and Olivia Colman taking over the role for Seasons 3 and 4.
Foy and Colman both won honors at the Emmys, Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards for their performances.
Imelda Staunton will play the queen on the series’ final two seasons.
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Olivia Colman, left, as Queen Elizabeth II and Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip in the third season of Netflix's "The Crown." (Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix/TNS)
‘Playhouse Presents’
Another major star to portray Queen Elizabeth was Emma Thompson, who did so on the British anthology series “Playhouse Presents.”
Thompson’s standalone episode aired in 2012 and is based on the true story of a man named Michael Fagan who intruded on the queen’s room at Buckingham Palace in 1982.
‘The King’s Speech’
The Oscar-winning film centering on Queen Elizabeth’s father, King George VI, working with a speech therapist depicts Elizabeth as a child, portrayed by Freya Wilson in a supporting role.
The 2010 movie won four Academy Awards, including best picture and best actor for star Colin Firth.
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Photos: The funeral, final procession of Queen Elizabeth II
Hannah Mckay
Britain's King Charles III and Prince William attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, at the Westminster Abbey in London Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP)
Hannah Mckay
Britain's King Charles III and Prince William attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, at the Westminster Abbey in London Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP)
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Photos: The funeral, final procession of Queen Elizabeth II
Vadim Ghirda
Military personnel parade as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried following her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, Pool)
Vadim Ghirda
Military personnel parade as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried following her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, Pool)
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Photos: The funeral, final procession of Queen Elizabeth II
Vadim Ghirda
Police and military personnel parade as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried following her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, Pool)
Vadim Ghirda
Police and military personnel parade as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried following her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, Pool)
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Photos: The funeral, final procession of Queen Elizabeth II
Hannah Mckay
Britain's King Charles III leaves after attending the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, at the Westminster Abbey in London Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP)
Hannah Mckay
Britain's King Charles III leaves after attending the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, at the Westminster Abbey in London Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP)
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The piper who woke the Queen up every morning is playing her to rest
Aaron Chown
Emma, the monarch's fell pony, stands as the Ceremonial Procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Windsor Castle for the Committal Service at St George's Chapel, in Windsor, England, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (Aaron Chown/Pool photo via AP)
Aaron Chown
Emma, the monarch's fell pony, stands as the Ceremonial Procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Windsor Castle for the Committal Service at St George's Chapel, in Windsor, England, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (Aaron Chown/Pool photo via AP)
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The piper who woke the Queen up every morning is playing her to rest
Alastair Grant
Flowers cover the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it arrives on the Albert Road outside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
Alastair Grant
Flowers cover the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it arrives on the Albert Road outside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
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The piper who woke the Queen up every morning is playing her to rest
Glyn Kirk
Britain's Prince Andrew, left, stands with the Queen's corgis, Muick and Sandy, inside Windsor Castle, ahead of the Committal Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in Windsor, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (Glyn Kirk/Pool Photo via AP)
Glyn Kirk
Britain's Prince Andrew, left, stands with the Queen's corgis, Muick and Sandy, inside Windsor Castle, ahead of the Committal Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in Windsor, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (Glyn Kirk/Pool Photo via AP)
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The piper who woke the Queen up every morning is playing her to rest
Joe Giddens
Middle row, third from left, King Charles III, Camilla, the Queen Consort, Princess Anne, Vice Adm. Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of York, Princess Beatrice; front row from left, Prince Edward, the Duke of Wessex, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn; top row, from left, George Windsor, the Earl of St Andrews, Sylvana Palma Windsor, the Countess of St Andrews, attend the committal service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (Joe Giddens/Pool Photo via AP)
Joe Giddens
Middle row, third from left, King Charles III, Camilla, the Queen Consort, Princess Anne, Vice Adm. Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of York, Princess Beatrice; front row from left, Prince Edward, the Duke of Wessex, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn; top row, from left, George Windsor, the Earl of St Andrews, Sylvana Palma Windsor, the Countess of St Andrews, attend the committal service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (Joe Giddens/Pool Photo via AP)
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The piper who woke the Queen up every morning is playing her to rest
Dominic Lipinski
From left, Prince Charles, Prince George, Catherine, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte attend the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in central London, Monday Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (Dominic Lipinski/Pool via AP)
Dominic Lipinski
From left, Prince Charles, Prince George, Catherine, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte attend the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in central London, Monday Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (Dominic Lipinski/Pool via AP)
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The piper who woke the Queen up every morning is playing her to rest
Victoria Jones
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, is carried in by the Bearer Party, during the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II held in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Monday Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (Victoria Jones/Pool Photo via AP)
Victoria Jones
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, is carried in by the Bearer Party, during the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II held in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Monday Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (Victoria Jones/Pool Photo via AP)
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