The King's Speech

The King's Speech

Find your voice.

Directed by Tom Hooper

Produced by The Weinstein Company, UK Film Council

2010118 min7.7 / 10

A warm, character-driven historical drama about an unlikely friendship that helps a reluctant king overcome his stutter and find the courage to lead his nation.

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.

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  • Does The King's Speech end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is The King's Speech easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is The King's Speech violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The King's Speech scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The King's Speech sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity75

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Surprise59

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Love93

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