The King's Speech (2010)

Find your voice.

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The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.

Director: Tom Hooper
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 118 min
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Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Danny Cohen
Editing: Tariq Anwar
Production: The Weinstein Company, UK Film Council, Momentum Pictures, Aegis Film Fund, Molinare Investment, FilmNation Entertainment, See-Saw Films, Bedlam Productions
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $414M
Original Language: en

Themes

Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt

Keywords

great britain, marriage, stutter, monarchy, palace, radio, radio transmission, royal family, biography, based on true story, death of father, speech, royalty, historical fiction, period drama

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The King's Speech about?
The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.
Who directed The King's Speech?
The King's Speech was directed by Tom Hooper.
Who stars in The King's Speech?
The King's Speech stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Michael Gambon.
How long is The King's Speech?
The King's Speech has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is The King's Speech?
The King's Speech is a Drama, History film.
What is the Filmori rating for The King's Speech?
The King's Speech has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of The King's Speech?
The King's Speech had a budget of $15M.
How much did The King's Speech gross?
The King's Speech grossed $414M worldwide.
Where was The King's Speech produced?
The King's Speech was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of The King's Speech?
The themes of The King's Speech include: Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt.