The King's Speech

The King's Speech

Find your voice.

Rating

4.5 (1)

Release Date

11/26/2010

Runtime

118 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$15,000,000

Revenue

$414,211,549

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A genteel period drama about unlikely friendship and personal transformation, where two men from opposite worlds help each other overcome their deepest insecurities. It's a quiet story about finding confidence and voice, anchored by warm performances and genuine warmth.

Mood

BittersweetHopefulIntimate

Themes

IdentityFriendshipRedemptionPower

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

NaturalisticPainterly

Structure

Linear

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