The King's Speech

– The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabet..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 58 Minutes
Release Year:
2010
The King's Speech (2010)

The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.

The King's Speech (2010) - Trailer

Release Date:

25 Dec 2010

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Tom Hooper

Writer:

David Seidler (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Derek Jacobi, Robert Portal

Plot:

England's Prince Albert must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth hires Lionel Logue, an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An extraordinary friendship develops between the two men, as Logue uses unconventional means to teach the monarch how to speak with confidence.

Awards:

Won 4 Oscars. Another 102 wins & 194 nominations.

Gross profit:

$138,300,000

Production:

The Weinstein Company

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
95%
Metacritic:
88%