In The Home The King’s Speech

★★★★★ Colin Firth is perfection

Joe Neumaier – New York Daily News

★★★★★ For all its technical excellence, The King's Speech soars on performances

Ben McEachen – Sunday Herald Sun

★★★★★ A perfect example of the magic of movies

Giles Hardy – Sydney Morning Herald
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After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie (Colin Firth) who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill (Timothy Spall), the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle.

Based on the true story of King George VI, THE KING'S SPEECH follows the Royal Monarch's quest to find his voice.

Cast
Colin Firth
Geoffrey Rush
Helena Bonham Carter
Filmmakers
Director: Tom Hooper
Writer: David Seidler
Producers: Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin
Accolades
Academy Award: Best Picture
Academy Award: Best Actor - Colin Firth
Academy Award: Best Director - Tom Hooper
Academy Award - Best Original Screenplay
Genre
Biopic
Drama
Historical