The Best of Helen Mirren
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The Best of Helen Mirren

The sexy British dame has had her share of hits. How would you rank her best works?

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1 The Queen
In the role for which she won an Oscar, Mirren anchors this historical drama's ensemble, playing the titular matriarch. 61 117
2 Excalibur
A retelling of the Arthurian legend, Excalibur casts Mirren as Morgana, Arthur's if not evil at least misunderstood half-sister. 34 90
3 Gosford Park
Mirren stands out in a stellar ensemble cast, playing the pivotal role of Mrs. Wilson, the housekeeper. 25 95
4 Calendar Girls
Mirren's presence elevates what would have otherwise been a rote comedy about old ladies who take to stripping. 21 93
5 White Nights
Not only was Helen Mirren pitch-perfect as a ballerina in this classic Cold War dance movie, she also met her future husband on set. 14 62
6 The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover
Peter Greenaway's groundbreaking movie cast Mirren as a gangster's wife who begins a dangerous affair. 7 73
7 The Mosquito Coast
This Harrison Ford flick features a fascinating performance by Mirren, as the mother of a family living in the wild. 6 64
8 2010
In this '80s oddity, Mirren stars as the head of a group of Soviet scientists seeking to unravel an alien mystery. 2 66
9 State of Play
In this fine adaptation of the British mini-series, Mirren plays a supporting role, as the ruthless editor of the Washington Globe. -3 57
10 No Such Thing
In this modern adaptation of Beauty and the Beast by indie filmmaker Hal Hartley, Mirren plays the bad guy, Gaston. -10 50