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The King's Speech streaming

2010 Movie United Kingdom, United States Drama, History, Biography 118 min Ages 12+

By: Tom Hooper With: Colin Firth, Guy Pearce, Michael Gambon, Jennifer Ehle, Helena Bonham Carter

Britain's Prince Albert (Colin Firth) must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) hires Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An extraordinary friendship develops between the two men, as Logue uses unconventional means to teach the monarch how to speak with confidence.

Filmium rating

80%

Festival Achievements

European Film Awards 2011

Awards:

European Editor • European Actor • People's Choice Award

Nominations:

European Composer • European Film

Selections:

Feature Film Selection

Berlin International Film Festival 2011

Selections:

Berlinale Special 2011

Rotterdam International Film Festival 2011

Selections:

Spectrum

San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2009

Selections:

Zabaltegi-New Directors

Mood

Emotional

Inspiring

Serious

Touching

Cast & Crew

Tom Hooper

David Seidler

Jennifer Ehle

Helena Bonham Carter

Michael Gambon

Guy Pearce

Geoffrey Rush

Timothy Spall

Colin Firth

Adaptation

Based On Real Events

Biographical

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Emotional Resonance

Harsh Lighting

Off-Centre Framing

Wide-Angle Lenses

Wider Lenses

Narrative Structure

Biographical

Historical Drama

Pace

Character-Driven

Deliberate

Measured

Slow-Paced

Soundtrack

Classical Music

Original Score

Style

Artistic

Character-Driven

Cinematic

Historical Drama

Period Drama

Visual Style

Time-Period

1930S

Pre-World War Ii

Central Conflict

Abdication Crisis

Internal Struggle

Personal Conflict

Public Speaking

Royal Pressure

Speech Impediment

Characters

King George Vi

Lionel Logue

Queen Elizabeth

Ending

Bittersweet

Friendship

Legacy

Triumphant

Triumphant Speech

Uplifting

Historical Context

1930S Britain

Monarchy

World War Ii

Key Plot Points

Coronation

Overcoming Stammer

Radio Broadcast

Plot

Abdication Crisis

Friendship

Overcoming Adversity

Royal Duties

Royal Family

Speech Therapy

Setting

Britain

London

Royal Residences

Shooting Location

Drapers' Hall

Ely Cathedral

London

Theme

Friendship

Leadership

Overcoming Adversity

Self-Acceptance

Genre

Biographical

Biographical Film

Character Study

Historical Drama

Audiences

Adults

Drama Lovers

History Enthusiasts

Titles

El discurso del Rey

Le Discours d'un roi

Le discours du roi

O Discurso do Rei

The King's Speech

The King's Speech - Die Rede des Königs

Речта на краля

王者之聲：宣戰時刻

킹스 스피치

Awards

Academy Award

Bafta

Golden Globe

Box Office Success

Financial Success

International Hit

Critical Reception

Praised For Acting

Screenplay

Visual Style

Festivals

Telluride

Toronto

Popularity

Audience Appreciation

Widely Acclaimed

Ratings

Award Nominations

High Ratings

Reception

Award-Winning

Box Office Success

Critical Acclaim

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Release Year

2010

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