The King's Speech

November 2010

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Synopsis

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 MOMENTO), Bertie (Academy-Award®-nominee 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.

Reviews

4.5

265 total

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4 79

3 13

2 3

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Christopher Kelly

A polite, occasionally rousing, and more often than not, boring affair.

Rafer Guzman

A powerful back story does not necessarily improve a movie, but The King's Speech has a pretty irresistible one. It might even end with a dramatic night at the Oscars in February.

Stephen Whitty

In The King's Speech, Colin Firth once again reminds us of what a great actor he is.

Tom Long

Classic, rousing entertainment loaded with both humor and poignancy.

Lou Lumenick

The King's Speech is the rare work of art that's also an immense crowdpleaser.

Manohla Dargis

Too ingratiating to resonate deeply.

Critic reviews

Christopher Kelly

A polite, occasionally rousing, and more often than not, boring affair.

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Rafer Guzman

A powerful back story does not necessarily improve a movie, but The King's Speech has a pretty irresistible one. It might even end with a dramatic night at the Oscars in February.

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Stephen Whitty

In The King's Speech, Colin Firth once again reminds us of what a great actor he is.

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Tom Long

Classic, rousing entertainment loaded with both humor and poignancy.

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Lou Lumenick

The King's Speech is the rare work of art that's also an immense crowdpleaser.

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Manohla Dargis

Too ingratiating to resonate deeply.

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Tasha Robinson

The King's Speech is admirably free of easy answers and simple, happy endings; it's a skewed, awards-ready version of history, but one polished to a fine, satisfying shine.

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User reviews

A Google User May 2, 2011

Colin Firth is amazing Colin Firth's depiction of King George VI is very moving and especially believable considering the stutter he had to master. Geoffrey Rush is also great and it's an overall very well made movie, but Firth steals the show.

A Google User June 7, 2011

Historically amazing! Deeply patriotic! I am teacher and professor of Universal History and British History. In a few films produced about the British History which tells a high fidelity about its facts, no doubts this very one is one of the most faithful to the reality. Sincerely, I was very impressed about Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter`s performances!! It`s as I was reading a living History book before my eyes. Very touching and powerful: I have reached to the tears!! Congratulations to you all!! Rev. Luiz Massena

Julia Valentine October 6, 2013

Love it I love this movie!!Great acting!!!!

A Google User July 30, 2012

Kings speech Good film. Should have been rated PG-13

A Google User September 4, 2011

Phenominal. Deserved of every award it won. Simply brilliant.

A Google User January 27, 2013

Good story Good acting

TERRY L. BUTLER December 3, 2012

Simply Awesome Such an awesome and powerful movie.I'm glad my pastor recommended.Now to catch Lincoln.

Sleepy Jean March 22, 2014

Looked intersting However, when I purchased the movie and tried to play it, it only played the preview. I tried several times but the actual movie never played. Thanks for the rip off Google.

A Google User May 12, 2011

Very inspiring movie Colin Firth at his best!

Steven Pitts May 25, 2014

King Who plays Princess margaret as a child and adult?

A Google User June 27, 2011

Good movie Good movie. Great performances. Five stars.

Joseph Labash October 2, 2014

Great story Wonder full acting of a great person

A Google User May 10, 2011

Just simply great nothing other than good~~

Rachel K. September 23, 2014

See iT It was Fantastic!

A Google User May 17, 2011

Great Movie Colin Firth rocks!!

Cast and credits

Actors	Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Derek Jacobi, Michael Gambon
Producers	Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin
Director	Tom Hooper

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

94%

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

Info cards

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Run time

118 minutes

Rating

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