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About this movie

Genres:
Drama
Language:
English
Running time:
1:58:28
Partner rating:
R
Released:

Cast & Crew

Cast

  1. Colin Firth King George VI
  2. Geoffrey Rush Lionel Logue
  3. Helena Bonham Carter Queen Elizabeth
  4. Guy Pearce King Edward VIII
  5. Timothy Spall Winston Churchill
  6. Derek Jacobi Archbishop Cosmo Lang
  7. Michael Gambon King George V
  8. Jennifer Ehle Myrtle Logue
  9. Robert Portal Equerry
  10. Richard Dixon Private Secretary

Directors

  1. Tom Hooper

Producers

  1. Iain Canning
  2. Emile Sherman
  3. Gareth Unwin

The King's Speech


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Trailer for The King's Speech

Emmy Award-winning director Tom Hooper (John Adams) teams with screenwriter David Seidler (Tucker: A Man and His Dreams) to tell the story of King George VI. When his older brother abdicates the throne, nervous-mannered successor George "Bertie" VI (Colin Firth) reluctantly dons the crown. Though his stutter soon raises concerns about his leadership skills, King George VI eventually comes into his own with the help of unconventional speech the... Emmy Award-winning director Tom Hooper (John Adams) teams with screenwriter David Seidler (Tucker: A Man and His Dreams) to tell the story of King George VI. When his older brother abdicates the throne, nervous-mannered successor George "Bertie" VI (Colin Firth) reluctantly dons the crown. Though his stutter soon raises concerns about his leadership skills, King George VI eventually comes into his own with the help of unconventional speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). Before long the king and Lionel have forged an unlikely bond, a bond that proves to have real strength when the United Kingdom is forced to flex its international might.
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Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes

Scored 'fresh' by Rotten Tomatoes

94%Tomatometer score: 94% positive reviews from professional critics.

percent positive reviews

  1. Positive review
    Rafer Guzman, Newsday A powerful back story does not necessarily improve a movie, but The King's Speech has a pretty irresistible one. It might even end with a dramatic night at the Oscars in February. Full review External link
  2. Positive review
    Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger In The King's Speech, Colin Firth once again reminds us of what a great actor he is. Full review External link
  3. Positive review
    Tom Long, Detroit News Classic, rousing entertainment loaded with both humor and poignancy.
  4. Positive review
    Lou Lumenick, New York Post The King's Speech is the rare work of art that's also an immense crowdpleaser. Full review External link
  5. Negative review
    Manohla Dargis, New York Times Too ingratiating to resonate deeply. Full review External link
  6. Positive review
    Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly The King's Speech is simultaneously cozy and majestic. Full review External link
  7. Positive review
    Marc Fennell, Triple j Witty script, quirky performances, flawless casting and wonderfully inventive cinematography. Golf claps all round. Full review External link

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    Director Tom Hooper Shares the Story Behind His Best Picture, 'The Kings...

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    "The King's Speech" winning Best Picture

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    Interview - The King's Speech Director Tom Hooper

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    THE KING'S SPEECH at AFI FEST 2010 Presented by AUDI

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    Colin Firth winning Best Actor

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    David Seidler winning Best Original Screenplay for "The King's Speech"

    Javier Bardem and Josh Brolin presenting David Seidler with the Oscar® for Best Original Screenplay for "The King's Speech" at the 83rd Academy Awards® in 2011.

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    Tom Hooper ‪winning the Oscar® for Directing

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