The King's Speech

The King's Speech

2010 · 118 min · EN · R · 7.7 (9,319 votes)
Dir. Tom Hooper · Starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Michael Gambon · Music Alexandre Desplat

Find your voice.

DramaHistory

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.

VIBE

This film offers a deeply human and inspiring journey of quiet dignity. It feels like an intimate portrait of a man grappling with profound personal challenges under immense pressure, finding an unexpected bond that empowers him to find his voice. The tone is hopeful, building towards a powerful, triumphant moment of self-realization.

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