The Queen and the Coup

2020Movie47 min

71
GoodGoodWatch score

A bleak, intriguing documentary movie about history and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

Planned by Britain’s MI6 and then executed by America’s C.I.A., the coup d’état which follows will destroy Iran’s last democracy, and relations between Iran and the West until the present day. Most shocking of all, the truth about Her Majesty’s role will be hidden from the Queen herself, and even the all-powerful Shah who will be used by Britain and American to replace Iran’s last democratic Prime Minister. The coup will lead to political upheaval all over the Middle East for decades to come, eventually resulting in the Islamic Revolution of 1979 which will end the reign of the Shah, and British and American influence in Iran, inspiring countless other Islamist revolutions around the world.

Feels like

  • Historical Documentary
  • Political Intrigue
  • Iranian History
  • British & American Intervention
  • Coup d'État
  • Middle East Conflict
  • Geopolitical Analysis
  • Social Commentary

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Directed by
Paul Elston
Written by
Paul Elston

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Facts

June 14, 2020 · 47 min · Documentary, History

Released
June 14, 2020
Runtime
47 min
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

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Where can I stream The Queen and the Coup?

In the United States, The Queen and the Coup streams on PBS Documentaries, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Queen and the Coup worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching The Queen and the Coup?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.