The King's Speech
“Find your voice.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Movie TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-15
Top Cast
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Colin Firth
King George VI
Geoffrey Rush
Lionel Logue
Helena Bonham Carter
Queen Elizabeth
Guy Pearce
King Edward VIII
Timothy Spall
Winston Churchill
Michael Gambon
King George V
Jennifer Ehle
Myrtle Logue
Derek Jacobi
Archbishop Cosmo Lang
Freya Wilson
Princess Elizabeth
Ramona Marquez
Princess Margaret
Richard Dixon
Private Secretary
Robert Portal
Equerry
Eve Best
Wallis Simpson
Paul Trussell
Chauffeur
Adrian Scarborough
BBC Radio Announcer
Andrew Havill
Robert Wood
Charles Armstrong
BBC Technician
Roger Hammond
Dr. Blandine Bentham
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 26, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 2, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$414.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
27.61x
+$399.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Hooper
- Screenplay & Story
- David Seidler
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- The King's Speech
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $414.2M
- Production Studios
- The Weinstein Company, UK Film Council, Momentum Pictures, Aegis Film Fund, FilmNation Entertainment, See-Saw Films, Bedlam Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Hooper
David Seidler
Alexandre Desplat
Danny Cohen, Martin Kenzie
Tariq Anwar
Geoffrey Rush, Paul Brett, Harvey Weinstein, Tim Smith, Iain Canning
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Hooper
Director
Iain Canning
Producer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Emile Sherman
Producer
Gareth Unwin
Producer
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Eve Stewart
Production Design
Derek Bird
Visual Effects Supervisor
Danny Cohen
Director of Photography
David Seidler
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King's Speech
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed The King's Speech?
The King's Speech was directed by Tom Hooper.
Who stars in The King's Speech?
The principal cast of The King's Speech includes Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall.
When was The King's Speech released and how long is it?
The King's Speech was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of The King's Speech?
The King's Speech had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $414.2M at the worldwide box office (27.61 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The King's Speech?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King's Speech was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The King's Speech?
The King's Speech holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).