The King's Speech

2010 • 118 minutes

About this movie

After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon of HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce of MEMENTO), Bertie (Academy-Award®-winner Colin Firth) who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (Golden-Globe®-nominee Helena Bonham Carter), the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Academy-Award®-winner Geoffrey Rush). After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill (Timothy Spall of SWEENEY TODD), the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle. Winner of four Oscars® including "Best Picture" and "Best Actor," The King's Speech is based on the true story of King George VI's quest to find his voice.

Ratings and reviews

Excellent movie buy if u can. I drove my kids nuts by rewatching. The man that wrote it had ask the Queen mother if he could make it, she ask him to wait tell she was gone. She told him the pain was still there.

Excellent movie about the father of Queen Elizabeth II who was totally surprised at becoming King, who stuttered and was ashamed of it, who had to lead England through WWII. Very entertaining and a true story! Wow!

One of my best movies of all time. What acting, what a dialogue writing. A Master piece.