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# The King's Speech

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Candidates for president and prime minister choose to run, but kings rarely have a choice. Such was the case for Prince Albert, known by family members as Bertie (Colin Firth), whose stutter made public speaking difficult. Upon the death of his father, George V (Michael Gambon, making the most of a small part), the crown went to Bertie's brother, Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), who abdicated to marry divorcée Wallis Simpson. All the while, Bertie and his wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter, excellent), try to find a solution to his stammer. Nothing works until they meet Australian émigré Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), a failed actor operating out of a threadbare office. He believes Bertie's problem stems from emotional rather than physiological issues, leading to a clash of wills that allows the Oscar®-winning Rush ( Shine ) and the Oscar-nominated Firth ( A Single Man ) to do some of their best work (in a neat bit of casting, Firth's Pride and Prejudice costar, Jennifer Ehle, plays Logue's wife). All their efforts, from the tense to the comic--Bertie doesn't stutter when he swears--lead to the speech King George VI must make to the British public on the eve of World War II. At a time when his country needs him the most, he can't afford to fail. As Stephen Frears did in The Queen , Tom Hooper (HBO's Elizabeth I ) lends vulnerability to a royal figure, showing how isolating that life can be--and how much difference a no-nonsense friend like Logue can make. --Kathleen C. Fennessy 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.

Review: The King's Speech brings familiarity to overcoming a personal challenge brilliantly - The King's Speech offers a well done, interesting period piece, focused on the final days of King Edward VIII's reign, into the early days of the reign of his younger brother, the much beloved King George VI. We first see the painfully shy Duke of York (future King George VI) giving a speech in public - with thousands of eyes on him and untold numbers more via radio. It's clear this is a man forced to overcome the very insecurities, fears, and personal weaknesses that have plagued his life under his father, King George V, and charismatic brother, King Edward VIII. Over the course of the film this young man, fiercely loyal to his nation and oath as king, overcomes this inability to speak with the help of a man who'd become a loyal friend until the king's final days. With his faithful wife, Elizabeth, at his side, George (Bertie to family and friends), takes steps to becoming the man who'd be respected and loved by his nation during WWII. Brilliant acting, well done direction, true to period, intelligent with the emotions of such an undertaking, and a great script, meld together to involve the audience with what it's like to stutter. To my understanding the challenge of stuttering can be seen as paralleling this very journey. True, most stutters will never take on the role of king, but that feeling of being out in public, on a constant stage of being seen, judged, made fun of, while trying to overcome a challenge. These familiar feelings can extend to other areas of everyone's life, bringing a story, emotions, and experiences of one man's overcoming to become all he could and needed to be, to every viewer.
Review: historical and very touching - Unlike one of the reviewers who brutally attacked the film as being shallow and boring, I found it very interesting and full of facts that many people are not aware of concerning the life of anyone in the monarchy of England. It isn't that I find that having a monarchy a necessary thing, however, that said, there are many things that the rest of the population isn't aware of that go on in the life of anyone who happens to be born into that life. It isn't all glamor and luxury, as it appears from the outside, these people often live very unhappy lives, because they are loyal to the duties that are placed upon them from birth. No, I am not from England, I just am very empathetic with anyone in a position of power and what the responsibility entails, especially when as in England, the position isn't always sought after, as was the case with King Edward VI. And no, the things that he speaks of during his childhood, that clearly caused his stammering, are NOT irrelevant. they illustrate my very point. Like the monarchy or anything about it or not, you can at least take from the film, an example of what any ordinary person may go through who has had similar problems growing up. I personally know someone who has a speech impediment caused by child abuse. It has affected him his entire life. But back to the film, I found Colin Firth to be very effective in his roll as the speech therapist. He was likable and believable and an interesting personality. I found Geoffrey Rush to be a very compelling character. I liked him very much and he was entirely believable in his personality and his interaction with the speech therapist. Not too touchy feely, as hollywood likes to get with these kind of parts. That would have been entirely unbelievable in this setting. Helena Bonham Carter was also good in her roll as the kings wife. It illustrates that not all in the royal circle are stuffy and stiff. The film is a true story, which I especially like to watch, in this day of make believe and so much fluff and no substance or anything of any value to say at all. This story, outlines a very important time in world history, the dawning of WWII. It does this very briefly, but never the less, it adds to the weight of the entire story, of a man thrust into the roll of King, in a country who played a crucial roll in whipping the Nazis ass. No this fact is not part of the film, it is just something you think about after seeing the end of the story. All in all, I found the story, the people and the way it was put together, to be of excellent quality. Bravo!!!!!!!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Contributor | Colin Firth, David Seidler, Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin, Geoffrey Rush, Guy Pearce, Helena Bonham Carter, Iain Canning, Tom Hooper Contributor Colin Firth, David Seidler, Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin, Geoffrey Rush, Guy Pearce, Helena Bonham Carter, Iain Canning, Tom Hooper See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,181 Reviews |
| Format | Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen |
| Genre | Drama |
| Initial release date | 2010-11-26 |
| Language | English |

## Product Details

- **Format:** Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen
- **Genre:** Drama
- **Initial release date:** 2010-11-26
- **Language:** English

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The King's Speech brings familiarity to overcoming a personal challenge brilliantly
*by Q***7 on August 12, 2025*

The King's Speech offers a well done, interesting period piece, focused on the final days of King Edward VIII's reign, into the early days of the reign of his younger brother, the much beloved King George VI. We first see the painfully shy Duke of York (future King George VI) giving a speech in public - with thousands of eyes on him and untold numbers more via radio. It's clear this is a man forced to overcome the very insecurities, fears, and personal weaknesses that have plagued his life under his father, King George V, and charismatic brother, King Edward VIII. Over the course of the film this young man, fiercely loyal to his nation and oath as king, overcomes this inability to speak with the help of a man who'd become a loyal friend until the king's final days. With his faithful wife, Elizabeth, at his side, George (Bertie to family and friends), takes steps to becoming the man who'd be respected and loved by his nation during WWII. Brilliant acting, well done direction, true to period, intelligent with the emotions of such an undertaking, and a great script, meld together to involve the audience with what it's like to stutter. To my understanding the challenge of stuttering can be seen as paralleling this very journey. True, most stutters will never take on the role of king, but that feeling of being out in public, on a constant stage of being seen, judged, made fun of, while trying to overcome a challenge. These familiar feelings can extend to other areas of everyone's life, bringing a story, emotions, and experiences of one man's overcoming to become all he could and needed to be, to every viewer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ historical and very touching
*by J***W on December 3, 2011*

Unlike one of the reviewers who brutally attacked the film as being shallow and boring, I found it very interesting and full of facts that many people are not aware of concerning the life of anyone in the monarchy of England. It isn't that I find that having a monarchy a necessary thing, however, that said, there are many things that the rest of the population isn't aware of that go on in the life of anyone who happens to be born into that life. It isn't all glamor and luxury, as it appears from the outside, these people often live very unhappy lives, because they are loyal to the duties that are placed upon them from birth. No, I am not from England, I just am very empathetic with anyone in a position of power and what the responsibility entails, especially when as in England, the position isn't always sought after, as was the case with King Edward VI. And no, the things that he speaks of during his childhood, that clearly caused his stammering, are NOT irrelevant. they illustrate my very point. Like the monarchy or anything about it or not, you can at least take from the film, an example of what any ordinary person may go through who has had similar problems growing up. I personally know someone who has a speech impediment caused by child abuse. It has affected him his entire life. But back to the film, I found Colin Firth to be very effective in his roll as the speech therapist. He was likable and believable and an interesting personality. I found Geoffrey Rush to be a very compelling character. I liked him very much and he was entirely believable in his personality and his interaction with the speech therapist. Not too touchy feely, as hollywood likes to get with these kind of parts. That would have been entirely unbelievable in this setting. Helena Bonham Carter was also good in her roll as the kings wife. It illustrates that not all in the royal circle are stuffy and stiff. The film is a true story, which I especially like to watch, in this day of make believe and so much fluff and no substance or anything of any value to say at all. This story, outlines a very important time in world history, the dawning of WWII. It does this very briefly, but never the less, it adds to the weight of the entire story, of a man thrust into the roll of King, in a country who played a crucial roll in whipping the Nazis ass. No this fact is not part of the film, it is just something you think about after seeing the end of the story. All in all, I found the story, the people and the way it was put together, to be of excellent quality. Bravo!!!!!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trusting relationships and teamwork overcome adversity
*by C***S on July 17, 2011*

This is an excellent film that explores the ability to overcome adversity and the power of relationships in providing the support needed to overcome adversity. Colin Firth plays Prince Albert, the Duke of York, who later becomes George VI. Helena Bonham-Carter plays his wife Elizabeth. Early in the film we see that the loving relationship between Elizabeth and her husband, Bertie, as he is called by family members, is in stark contrast to the chilly formal relationship that Bertie has to his father King George V and his mother, Queen Mary. Michael Gambon plays King George V, a not unsympathetic figure, but certainly completely in the dark in understanding the stammer with which Bertie struggles. It is Elizabeth, Duchess of York, who pursues some efforts to help her husband it is she who makes the first contacts with Lionel Logue, an Australian, who came to London after World War I. Gradually a relationship is built between Lionel and Bertie on which the speech therapy can progress. But there is an underlying reason why this story is of such importance. England faced a great challenge with the growth of Nazi Germany and the future was uncertain. In addition, after the death of George V, Bertie's older brother Edward became king. King Edward VIII was not mentally strong or emotionally mature enough to serve as king and he abdicates the throne to marry an American woman who had been twice divorced. Guy Pearce is excellent as Edward VIII, a charming and sophisticated man with limited intelligence and strength of character. Thus Bertie and Elizabeth are thrown into roles they never expected to inherit and Bertie, as George VI, must be the voice of authority and reassurance as England enters a tense and unsure time in relationship to Nazi Germany. This is the historic background on which the film is based, but the film actually spends the majority of time exploring the interactions between Bertie and Lionel as Lionel helps Bertie explore the emotional underpinnings of his stammer and develop the skills to overcome the disability. Elizabeth finds Lionel and begins to believe in his services but the relationship with Bertie has several starts and stops. Lionel comes to understand that Bertie has the moral character and determination to lead England should a war arise with Germany and Bertie comes to judge Lionel by the services he offers and the devotion he has to Bertie rather than by his credentials. The room in which Bertie and Lionel work is certainly worth mentioning since it is a large room with skylights and about 20 layers of wallpaper scraps clinging to the walls forming a fascinating collage that serves as the background of much of the human interaction in the film. Lionel is extremely protective of the process he undertakes with Bertie and even his wife, played by Jennifer Ehle, does not know the true identity of this client. All the actors were superb and Colin Firth is excellent as George VI but Geoffrey Rush was spectacular as Lionel. The film is excellent and its core message of teamwork and trusting relationships in overcoming adversity rings true.

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