Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "king-george-vi"

1. The Imitation Game (2014)

PG-13 | 114 min | Biography, Drama, Thriller

During World War II, the English mathematical genius Alan Turing tries to crack the German Enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians.

Director: Morten Tyldum | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Allen Leech

Votes: 706,917 | Gross: $91.13M

2. The King's Speech (2010)

R | 118 min | Biography, Drama, History

The story of King George VI, his impromptu ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer.

Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Derek Jacobi

Votes: 651,089 | Gross: $138.80M

3. W.E. (2011)

R | 119 min | Drama, History, Romance

The affair between King Edward VIII and American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and a contemporary romance between a married woman and a Russian security guard.

Director: Madonna | Stars: Abbie Cornish, James D'Arcy, Andrea Riseborough, Oscar Isaac

Votes: 12,295 | Gross: $0.58M

4. Wallis & Edward (2005 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 94 min | Drama, Romance

In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American. These events caused a scandal around the world. Wallis and Edward is an ... See full summary »

Director: David Moore | Stars: Joely Richardson, David Westhead, Lisa Kay, Helena Michell

Votes: 460

5. Royal Wives at War (2016 TV Movie)

59 min | Drama, History

The Queen Mother and Wallis Simpson look back at the dramatic events of 1936, which led to King Edward Vlll giving up the throne for the woman he loved.

Director: Tim Dunn | Stars: Gina McKee, Emma Davies, Nick Waring, John Sackville

Votes: 100

6. Our Queen at War (2020 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Our Queen at War reveals Princess Elizabeth's extraordinary teenage life; from broadcasting to the children of the Empire, to putting on pantomimes for the war effort.

Director: Christopher Bruce | Stars: Ron Batchelor, Winston Churchill, Marion Crawford, Jane Dismore

Votes: 75

7. Churchill and the Generals (1979 TV Movie)

180 min | Drama, History, War

The complicated relationship between Winston Churchill and the leaders of the British army during World War II.

Director: Alan Gibson | Stars: Timothy West, Eric Porter, Arthur Hill, Joseph Cotten

Votes: 71

8. The Lady and the Bandit (1951)

Approved | 79 min | Adventure, Biography, Romance

A dramatization of the life of the English bandit Dick Turpin.

Director: Ralph Murphy | Stars: Louis Hayward, Patricia Medina, Suzanne Dalbert, Tom Tully

Votes: 64

9. The Windsors: A Royal Family (1994)
Episode: Brothers at War (1994)

TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The life and times of Edward VIII and George VI, two brothers and complete opposites whose lives were forever changed when Edward made one serious scandal too many.

10. The Bretts (1987–1989)
Episode: Grand Finale (1987)

52 min | Drama

After fire damages the Princess Theatre, the Bretts plan a Christmas pantomime of "Cinderella" to stave off financial ruin.

Stars: Norman Rodway, Barbara Murray, David Yelland, Belinda Lang

11. Goodnight Sweetheart (1993–2016)
Episode: In the Mood (1993)

Not Rated | 29 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

King George VI is set to visit the local hospital. Ron entices Gary to make a financial investment in the past which will benefit them in the present.

Director: Robin Nash | Stars: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Dervla Kirwan, Michelle Holmes, David Ryall

Votes: 50

12. The Royal House of Windsor (2017)
Episode: Love and Duty (2017)

46 min | History

As post-war Britain was hit by the worst winter on record, a lovesick Princess Elizabeth and her ailing father George VI kept up appearances by embarking upon a politically strained tour of South Africa.

Votes: 114

13. Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978)
Episode: The Decision (1978)

Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance

With Wallis Simpson's interim divorce decree issued, the King makes his intentions known. He advises his friend Walter Monkton and Prime Minister Baldwin that he has every intention of ... See full summary »

Director: Waris Hussein | Stars: Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris, Peggy Ashcroft, Nigel Hawthorne

Votes: 15