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The King's Speech

2010R1h 58m7.7 / 10

Find your voice.

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.

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The King's Speech opened in theaters December 25, 2010. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

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.

More about The King's Speech

Cast

Colin FirthKing George VI
Geoffrey RushLionel Logue
Helena Bonham CarterQueen Elizabeth
Guy PearceKing Edward VIII
Timothy SpallWinston Churchill
Michael GambonKing George V
Jennifer EhleMyrtle Logue
Derek JacobiArchbishop Cosmo Lang

Credits

Directed by
Tom Hooper
Written by
David Seidler

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$15M
Box office
$414.2M

Production

  • The Weinstein CompanyUnited States
  • UK Film CouncilUnited Kingdom
  • Momentum PicturesUnited Kingdom
  • Aegis Film FundUnited Kingdom
  • FilmNation EntertainmentUnited States
  • See-Saw FilmsUnited Kingdom

Themes

1930sbased on true storybiographybritish monarchybritish royal familycorgideath of fathergreat britain