The King's Speech

"Find your voice."

Dec 25 2010 R 1h 58m
Biography, Drama, History

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.

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Plot

Britain'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.

Written by

David Seidler

Directed by

Tom Hooper

Cast

Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

FilmNation Entertainment, Bedlam Productions, See-Saw Films, Molinare Investment, Aegis Film Fund, Momentum Pictures, UK Film Council, The Weinstein Company

Languages

English

Awards

Won 4 Oscars. 109 wins & 206 nominations total

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