The King’s Speech

The King's Speech (2010)

R 118 min - Drama, History - 6 September 2010

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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.

Director:  Tom Hooper

Stars:  Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Michael Gambon, Jennifer Ehle, Derek Jacobi, Freya Wilson, Ramona Marquez, Richard Dixon, Robert Portal, Eve Best, Paul Trussell, Adrian Scarborough, Andrew Havill, Charles Armstrong, Roger Hammond, Calum Gittins, Dominic Applewhite, Ben Wimsett, David Bamber, Jake Hathaway, Patrick Ryecart, Teresa Gallagher, Simon Chandler, Claire Bloom, Orlando Wells, Tim Downie, Dick Ward, John Albasiny, Danny Emes, Anthony Andrews, John Warnaby, Roger Parrott, Dean Ambridge, James Currie, Graham Curry, Tony Earnshaw, Sean Talo

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Storyline

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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Genres: Drama, History

Details

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Country:   United Kingdom

Language:  English

Release Date:  6 September 2010

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  The Weinstein Company, UK Film Council, Bedlam Productions, See-Saw Films, Aegis Film Fund, FilmNation Entertainment, Momentum Pictures, Molinare Investment

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 58 min

[vc_row][vc_column][wpsm_woobox id=”48463″][/vc_column][/vc_row]The original release of this movie was rated R. Please note: we only review family movies therefore R rated movies will normally contain only a summary review.

The original R movie has heavy use of the “s” and “f” words.There are at least 16 or 17 “f” bombs. Most of the language is due to the therapist encouraging the king to use strong foul language to help cure his speech problems.

It also shows smoking and light alcohol use. There is no real violence, no sex, and no nudity. The movie is well produced and the acting is superb in this period drama although the movie meanders slightly.

If you would like to watch this movie with your teens try to see the re-edited PG-13 version. The language is still the main area that we caution parents with regarding this movie.