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The King's Speech (2010) 8.1
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8.1/10 from 363,780 users
Metascore: 88/100
Reviews: 603 user | 464 critic | 41 from Metacritic.com The story of King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Director:Tom HooperWriter:David Seidler (screenplay) |
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Cast
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| Colin Firth | ... | ||
| Helena Bonham Carter | ... | ||
| Derek Jacobi | ... | ||
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Richard Dixon | ... |
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| Roger Hammond | ... | ||
| Geoffrey Rush | ... | ||
| Calum Gittins | ... | ||
| Jennifer Ehle | ... | ||
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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 stammer 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 through war. Written by Anonymous
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When his nation needed a leader, when the people needed a voice, an ordinary man would help him find the courage. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 December 2010 (Canada) See more »Also Known As:
El discurso del rey See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£3,523,102 (UK) (7 January 2011)Gross:
$138,795,342 (USA) (10 June 2011)Company Credits
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Title Card: 1925 / King George V reigns over a quarter of the world's people. He asks his second son, the Duke of York, to give the final closing speech at the Empire Exhibition in Wembley, London.
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Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Heard as George VI concludes his first wartime speech
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The King's speech, as delivered in the movie, is only two-thirds of the original. The original speech has 407 words; the movie version has 269. Four sentences were deleted and four sentences were shortened. See more »Goofs
When the newsreel about the 1937 Coronation ends, it is immediately followed by a report of a big outdoor Nazi rally with Adolf Hitler taking the salute, then footage of Hitler addressing an audience indoors. The second Hitler scene is from 1932-3, when he was still trying to appeal for votes. One scene shows SA leader Ernst Röhm, who was disowned and executed in 1934, with all public display of his image banned in Germany. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Title Card: 1925 / King George V reigns over a quarter of the world's people. He asks his second son, the Duke of York, to give the final closing speech at the Empire Exhibition in Wembley, London.
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In the end credit roll, Philip Clements is listed twice as Assistant Sound Editor. See more »Soundtracks
Piano Concerto No. 5, Op. 73 ('Emperor') in E-Flat Major: II. Adagio un poco mossoMusic by Ludwig van Beethoven
Heard as George VI concludes his first wartime speech
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I saw this movie at Ryerson Theater during the Toronto International Film Festival among many other movie's this one really acquired my attention , wonder if it was for Colin Firth or Tom Hooper's writing. This is a moving tale about a king's obligation and deep friendship toward the nation he loved. The screenplay by David Seidler is genuine and clever... Colin Firth as the king is utterly dazzling and doesn't stop to amaze us movie by movie , like last year's A Single Man his performance has good chance to end at the Oscar race this year. Geoffrey Rush had one of the movie's well written role as the Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue , his acting is splendid! Tom Hooper did an remarkable work , every detail of the movie is memorable On the whole this movie is a bright , smart and impressive picture.