The King's Speech

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The King's Speech

R

2011

1h 58m

History

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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.

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Critics Consensus

Colin Firth gives a masterful performance in The King's Speech, a predictable but stylishly produced and rousing period drama.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

Nov 29, 2022

Firth strikes a perfect balance between his abrasive traits and the vulnerability that coaxes our empathy.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

Feb 20, 2019

Travel without prejudice and you will enjoy a moving, impeccably acted and surprisingly funny slice of comfort food. There are worse ways of starting an unpromising looking year.

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David Gritten

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Feb 20, 2015

4/5

It's an uplifting audience pleaser that also showcases film-making arts and crafts at an exalted level.

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Danilo Castro

Next Best Picture

Aug 23, 2024

7/10

It’s a competently directed film with excellent performances and a premise that one can’t help but be swept up in. “The King’s Speech” is no classic, but it deserves more credit than it’s been given.

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Michael Leader

Den of Geek

May 7, 2024

4/5

A polished, well-rounded drama that subtly and artfully crafts its personal themes.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Aug 3, 2023

4/4

This is a resonant picture about a complex friendship and personal conviction that’s as touching as it is inspiring, and it does all this without feeling cliché or typical.

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Paul C

@RT21833848 Oct 11, 2026

Well written script, but even better acting. Geoffrey Rush and Colin Firth deliver a remarkable performance.

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Mateo B

@RT09542267 Oct 2, 2026

The acting was incredible and some of the shots were gorgeous. The only thing holding it back from a better rating was that I find it slow for sizable chunks of the movie.

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Noah H

@Noah85 Sep 26, 2026

Awesome! Loved it. Colin Firth gives it his all in this movie, and I think he did an amazing job portraying a character with a stutter. One of my favorite reasons why I love this movie so much is because I can completely relate to King George VI. I personally have a stuttering problem that I am trying to improve, so I understand what his character was going through. I’ve never really seen this experience replicated in a movie before, so seeing it portrayed so well was very heartwarming. On top of that, Geoffrey Rush does an excellent job portraying King George VI’s speech therapist, and Helena Bonham Carter makes for a very sweet and caring Queen Elizabeth. Regarding the set design, it is AMAZING and perfectly captures the look of 1930s Britain. You really feel like there is a war going on in Europe, making for a movie with high stakes even though there is no action, violence, or gore. That is just another reason why I love it. Overall, The King’s Speech is an endearing film.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 6, 2026

The King's Speech = a *4 and 1/2* star Movie

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Alaina J

@Arielunderthesea Aug 30, 2026

I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this or just be proud of myself for watching it since it has that classy feel of a prestigious film that wins awards. The story was interesting to follow and, though the king is presented as a flawed person as we all are, he was likable and someone I was drawn to pull for. The details of royal life are exhibited in a way that is interesting and that pulled in my imagination. The film is a good experience and its characters were well portrayed and relatable. This is one that I recommend to a wide range of watchers.

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bruce F

@bruce999 Aug 15, 2026

over-rated ...not much emotion. but well acted

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King George VI

Geoffrey Rush

Lionel Logue

Helena Bonham Carter

Queen Elizabeth

Guy Pearce

King Edward VIII

Timothy Spall

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Tom Hooper
Producer: Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin
Screenwriter: David Seidler
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Bedlam Pictures, See-Saw Films
Rating: R (Some Language)
Genre: History, Drama, Biography
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 28, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $138.8M
Runtime: 1h 58m

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