The King's Speech

R

Released Jan 28, 2011

1 hr. 58 min.

History

Drama

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94%

304 Reviews

Tomatometer

92%

100,000+ Ratings

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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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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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John H

Excellent movie with 2 great performces

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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Eye C

A moving picture, with the beginning of a war that changed the world. The performances of Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush are on of the best of this millennium, not exaggerating.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/24

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Katharine M

Superb! Bonham Carter was wonderful. Geoffrey Rush was stellar! Firth, perfect!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Aswassh S

An Absolute Classic!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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Poptart S

More moving than most. A triumph of a story with some of the best acting I've seen. 10/10.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/23

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Cem Y

It is no wonder that Colin Firth was awarded with the highest prizes with this role. Such great acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/28/23

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Tom Hooper

Director

Colin Firth

King George VI

Geoffrey Rush

Lionel Logue

Helena Bonham Carter

Queen Elizabeth

Guy Pearce

King Edward VIII

Timothy Spall

Winston Churchill

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

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

Nov 29, 2022

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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

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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

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

This is a life-affirming 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

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

With impeccable period detail accompanied by a few great performances, The King’s Speech is a crowd-friendly, uncomplicated film with a big heart.

Jun 27, 2023

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Bill Newcott

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Reminds us of a time — not long ago at all — when substance counted for something, and admiration, even among those born to privilege, had to be earned.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 1, 2023

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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
Executive Producer: Geoffrey Rush, Tim Smith, Paul Brett, Mark Foligno, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein
Screenwriter: David Seidler
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: See-Saw Films, Bedlam Pictures
Rating: R (Some Language)
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 28, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $138.8M

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