Andres Gomez
9/10Round movie: good story, great cast, impressive stage and fantastic performances. It has it all.
Reviewed on November 26, 2012
The King's Speech(2010)
Find your voice.
7.7(9,497)1h 58m2010-11-26
DramaHistory
The King's Speech Synopsis
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.
The King's Speech (2010) is a drama and history film directed by Tom Hooper, released on November 26, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter and Guy Pearce. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 9,497 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Hooper
- Writers:
- David Seidler
- Producers:
- Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin
- Cinematographer:
- Danny Cohen
- Composer:
- Alexandre Desplat
- Production:
- The Weinstein Company, UK Film Council, Momentum Pictures, Aegis Film Fund, Molinare Investment, FilmNation Entertainment, See-Saw Films, Bedlam Productions
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $414,211,549
- Status:
- Released
The King's Speech (2010) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The King's Speech before you stream it.
The King's Speech Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colin Firth
as King George VI
Geoffrey Rush
as Lionel Logue
Helena Bonham Carter
as Queen Elizabeth
Guy Pearce
as King Edward VIII
Timothy Spall
as Winston Churchill
Michael Gambon
as King George V
Jennifer Ehle
as Myrtle Logue
Derek Jacobi
as Archbishop Cosmo Lang
- Freya Wilson
Freya Wilson
as Princess Elizabeth
Ramona Marquez
as Princess Margaret
Richard Dixon
as Private Secretary
Robert Portal
as Equerry
Key crew
Directed by Tom Hooper, written by David Seidler, produced by Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin.
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The King's Speech Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 9,497 ratings.
John Chard
10/10The gift of cinema does credit to the gift of speech. The King's Speech is directed by Tom Hooper and written by David Seidler. It stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Derek Jacobi & Michael Gambon. Music is by Alexandre Desplat and photography is by Danny Cohen. The idea for the film came about after Seidler read about how King George VI (Firth) overcame his stammer…
Reviewed on August 2, 2019
CinemaSerf
7/10Geoffrey Rush and Colin Firth make for quite a pairing in this touching drama of King George VI and his speech impediment. Being called upon for public speaking only increased the anxiety of the then Duke of York (Firth) and so his wife (Helena Bonham Carter) decided that there had to be a better way to treat her husband than sticking an handful of marbles in this mouth. She, as "Mrs. Johnson" sets up a chat with…
Reviewed on April 1, 2024
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The King's Speech – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King's Speech online?
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The King's Speech (2010) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Britbox Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The King's Speech?
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The main cast of The King's Speech (2010) includes Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce and Timothy Spall. The film was directed by Tom Hooper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King's Speech released?
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The King's Speech was released on November 26, 2010 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is The King's Speech worth watching?
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The King's Speech (2010) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 9,497 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The King's Speech?
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