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The King's Speech

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England's Prince Albert (Colin Firth) 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 (Helena Bonham Carter) hires Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), 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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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) Firth strikes a perfect balance between his abrasive traits and the vulnerability that coaxes our empathy. Nov 29, 2022 Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times 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. Feb 20, 2019 Full Review David Gritten Daily Telegraph (UK) It's an uplifting audience pleaser that also showcases film-making arts and crafts at an exalted level. Rated: 4/5 Feb 20, 2015 Full Review Danilo Castro Next Best Picture 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. Rated: 7/10 Aug 23, 2024 Full Review Michael Leader Den of Geek A polished, well-rounded drama that subtly and artfully crafts its personal themes. Rated: 4/5 May 7, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 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. Rated: 4/4 Aug 3, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Maria M I think this movie is great, though it is a bit annoying at times. For example, it pissed me off when Bertie was mean towards Logue when they first met. Of course the movie has it's good aspects. It describes the United Kingdom history and how messy the royal family's situation was back then. Also, I like how Helena Bonham Carter played the Queen. I liked the scene when Logue's wife walked with her. It was pretty funny. I highly recommend it! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/22/25 Full Review Hao Ian L <i>The King's Speech</i> is just a great piece of resonating and crowd-pleasing historical drama that emerges from character rather than circumstance; it's proof that intimate character studies can be just as compelling as any blockbuster. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/18/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 58 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Some Language!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Colin Firth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $138,800,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!! In British English with American English subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/12/25 Full Review Audience Member This movie is 10/10 in every sense. Firth, Rush and Carter killed it... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/18/25 Full Review Louise C Well-portrayed by Colin Firth, 'The King's Speech' gives us an insight into the stresses of his elder brother abdicating the the throne. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/20/25 Full Review Kevin P A really charming and surprisingly human peek behind the curtain of King George VI with his incredibly relatable struggle with public speaking. The main cast knock it out of the park. Everyone is really likable and earnest with their insecure emotions just barely hiding behind the tight public mask of royalty. Good commentary on the modern role of the British royal family as spokesman for the country rather than rulers. I enjoyed all of the clever methods to help King George with his speech therapy. The Funniest being the swearing session to help George get the words out. George has a tender friendship with his speech therapist and shares great chemistry with his supportive wife played by Helena Bonham Carter. Despite his kingly status, George shows a lot of vulnerability rooted from his ablistic family and the immense feeling of powerlessness in a glorified national mascot role that he never asked for to begin with. I appreciate how George is never truly "cured" of his stammer disability. Instead he is coached to manage it the best he can with enough techniques and assistance. Truly showing how you can still succeed even you can't return to "normal". Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis England's Prince Albert (Colin Firth) 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 (Helena Bonham Carter) hires Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), 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
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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