The King's Speech
"Find your voice."
Originally released in 2010. The King's Speech is a drama/history film. directed by Tom Hooper.
Starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, and Helena Bonham Carter
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 26, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (9,116 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$414.2M
27.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Colin Firth
as King George VI
Geoffrey Rush
as Lionel Logue
Helena Bonham Carter
as Queen Elizabeth
Guy Pearce
as King Edward VIII
Timothy Spall
as Winston Churchill
Michael Gambon
as King George V
Jennifer Ehle
as Myrtle Logue
Derek Jacobi
as Archbishop Cosmo Lang
Freya Wilson
as Princess Elizabeth
Ramona Marquez
as Princess Margaret
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $414,211,549
Production Companies
- The Weinstein Company
- UK Film Council
- Momentum Pictures
- Aegis Film Fund
- Molinare Investment
- FilmNation Entertainment
- See-Saw Films
- Bedlam Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The King's Speech about?
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...
Who directed The King's Speech?
The King's Speech was directed by Tom Hooper.
How long is The King's Speech?
The King's Speech has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The King's Speech released?
The King's Speech was released on November 26, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The King's Speech?
The main cast of The King's Speech includes Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall.
Is The King's Speech worth watching?
The King's Speech has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 9,116 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.