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The King's Speech

  • 2010
  • PG
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
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Colin Firth in The King's Speech (2010)
A chronicle of King George VI's (Firth) effort to overcome his nervous stammer with the assistance of speech therapist Lionel Logue (Rush).
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The story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer.The story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer.The story of King George VI, his unexpected 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
  • Writer
    • David Seidler
  • Stars
    • Colin Firth
    • Geoffrey Rush
    • Helena Bonham Carter
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    702K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    872
    558
    • Director
      • Tom Hooper
    • Writer
      • David Seidler
    • Stars
      • Colin Firth
      • Geoffrey Rush
      • Helena Bonham Carter
    • 818User reviews
    • 486Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 108 wins & 206 nominations total

    Videos12

    The King's Speech: International Trailer
    Trailer 2:11
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    The King's Speech
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    "Bertie"
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    "Chair"
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    "Enemy"
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    The King's Speech: Bertie
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    The King's Speech: Exercise
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    The King's Speech: Enemy
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    The King's Speech: Chair
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    The King's Speech
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    LOVEFiLM Interview: Colin Firth and Tom Hooper for "The King's Speech"
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    Helena Bonham Carter in The King's Speech (2010)
    Helena Bonham Carter in The King's Speech (2010)
    Colin Firth, Derek Jacobi, and Geoffrey Rush in The King's Speech (2010)
    Colin Firth in The King's Speech (2010)
    Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush in The King's Speech (2010)
    Colin Firth in The King's Speech (2010)
    Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, and Geoffrey Rush in The King's Speech (2010)
    Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, and Geoffrey Rush in The King's Speech (2010)
    Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter in The King's Speech (2010)
    Colin Firth, Derek Jacobi, and Geoffrey Rush in The King's Speech (2010)
    Colin Firth in The King's Speech (2010)
    Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter in The King's Speech (2010)

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    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • King George VI
    Geoffrey Rush
    Geoffrey Rush
    • Lionel Logue
    Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter
    • Queen Elizabeth
    Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi
    • Archbishop Cosmo Lang
    Robert Portal
    Robert Portal
    • Equerry
    Richard Dixon
    Richard Dixon
    • Private Secretary
    Paul Trussell
    • Chauffeur
    Adrian Scarborough
    Adrian Scarborough
    • BBC Radio Announcer
    Andrew Havill
    Andrew Havill
    • Robert Wood
    Charles Armstrong
    Charles Armstrong
    • BBC Technician
    Roger Hammond
    Roger Hammond
    • Dr. Blandine Bentham
    Calum Gittins
    Calum Gittins
    • Laurie Logue
    Jennifer Ehle
    Jennifer Ehle
    • Myrtle Logue
    Dominic Applewhite
    Dominic Applewhite
    • Valentine Logue
    Ben Wimsett
    • Anthony Logue
    Freya Wilson
    Freya Wilson
    • Princess Elizabeth
    Ramona Marquez
    Ramona Marquez
    • Princess Margaret
    David Bamber
    David Bamber
    • Theatre Director
    • Director
      • Tom Hooper
    • Writer
      • David Seidler
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Nine weeks before filming began, Lionel Logue's grandson, Mark Logue, discovered a large box in his attic that contained his grandfather's personal papers. The box held Lionel Logue's diary, his appointment book, notes from his speech therapy sessions with King George VI, and over 100 personal letters to Logue from the King. It also contained what is believed to be the actual copy of the speech used by George VI in his 1939 radio broadcast announcing the declaration of war with Germany. Mark Logue turned his grandfather's papers, letters, and diary over to director Tom Hooper and screenwriter David Seidler, who used them to flesh out the relationship between Logue and the King. Geoffrey Rush and Colin Firth also read through the material for insight into their characters. The exchange in this movie between Logue and King George VI following his radio speech ("You still stammered on the 'W'." / "Well, I had to throw in a few so they knew it was me.") was taken directly from Logue's diary. Firth insisted that it should be included in the movie.
    • Goofs
      In the final speech, King George VI has one blue eye and one brown eye. Colin Firth had lost a contact lens.
    • Quotes

      King George VI: All that... work... down the drain. My own... b... brother, I couldn't say a single w-word to him in reply.

      Lionel Logue: Why do you stammer so much more with David than you ever do with me?

      King George VI: 'Cos you're b... bloody well paid to listen.

      Lionel Logue: Bertie, I'm not a geisha girl.

      King George VI: Stop trying to be so bloody clever.

      Lionel Logue: What is it about David that stops you speaking?

      King George VI: What is it about you that bloody well makes you want to go on about it the whole bloody time?

      Lionel Logue: Vulgar, but fluent; you don't stammer when you swear.

      King George VI: Oh, bugger off!

      Lionel Logue: Is that the best you can do?

      King George VI: [like an elocution lesson] Well... bloody bugger to you, you beastly bastard.

      Lionel Logue: Oh, a public school prig could do better than that.

      King George VI: Shit. Shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit!

      Lionel Logue: Yes!

      King George VI: Shit!

      Lionel Logue: Defecation flows trippingly from the tongue!

      King George VI: Because I'm angry!

      Lionel Logue: Do you know the f-word?

      King George VI: F... f... fornication?

      Lionel Logue: Oh, Bertie.

      King George VI: Fuck. Fuck! Fuck, fuck, fuck and fuck! Fuck, fuck and bugger! Bugger, bugger, buggerty buggerty buggerty, fuck, fuck, arse!

      Lionel Logue: Yes...

      King George VI: Balls, balls...

      Lionel Logue: ...you see, not a hesitation!

      King George VI: ...fuckity, shit, shit, fuck and willy. Willy, shit and fuck and... tits.

    • Crazy credits
      In the end credit roll, Philip Clements is listed twice as Assistant Sound Editor.
    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 22 October 2010 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Le nozze di Figaro Overture
      Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      [During the first therapy session when King's voice is being recorded]

    User reviews818

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Good movie, with a great cast
    This is a beautiful and well made movie. The director has made the story of King George VI into something more interesting than just "the story". The movie starts with George as the duke of York, and follows his way to become king, and his difficulties with the stammering. George finds a therapist, Lionel Logue, who will become more than just a therapist. A true friend.

    The movie is really well made. The music, the cinematography, the cast, the script etc. is good, and as it should be.

    Colin Firth in the role as King George VI is really good, and he is completely convincing as a man who struggles with different things, such as his temperament, memories from his childhood and of course: his stammering. The story of King George, and how he defeats this problem with stammering is a touching story to follow. Overall, a good movie, but not the best. 8/10.
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    • Jun 4, 2015

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    FAQ3

    • Just what time frame are we talking about here?
    • What causes Bertie's stammer?
    • Why couldn't King Edward marry Wallis Simpson?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 22, 2010 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Le discours du roi
    • Filming locations
      • Elland Road Football Stadium, Elland Road, Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK(as Wembley Stadium at start of film)
    • Production companies
      • The Weinstein Company
      • UK Film Council
      • Momentum Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $138,797,449
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $355,450
      • Nov 28, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $484,068,861
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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