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The King's Speech (2010)

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The story of King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.

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BBC Radio Announcer
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Valentine Logue
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Anthony Logue
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Storyline

England's Prince Albert 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 hires Lionel Logue, 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. Written by Jwelch5742

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Rated R for some language | See all certifications »

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25 December 2010 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

El discurso del rey  »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$355,450 (USA) (26 November 2010)

Gross:

$138,795,342 (USA) (10 June 2011)
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Trivia

Anthony Andrews previously played Edward VIII in another film about the Duke of Windsor abdication crisis, The Woman He Loved (1988). See more »

Goofs

After King George VI gives his war speech in the studio with Logue present, he puts his military jacket back on, and the jacket collar is folded down in back as it should be. In the next shot, the collar is flipped up in back as he talks to Logue. In the shot when he leaves the studio, the jacket collar is back down flat as it should be. See more »

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Title Card: 1925 / King George V reigns over a quarter of the world's people. He asks his second son, the Duke of York, to give the closing speech at the Empire Exhibition in Wembley, London.
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Crazy Credits

In the end credit roll, Philip Clements is listed twice as Assistant Sound Editor. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Russell Brand/Chris Brown (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

The Overture to La Nozze di Figaro
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
During the first therapy session when King's voice is being recorded
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A wonderful movie!
9 October 2010 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

No spoilers here. I would like to let everyone know that this is an excellent film. I enjoyed it this week at the Mill Valley Film Festival in Marin County, CA. Given the outstanding cast and director, and my fascination with historical figures, I had high hopes for this film, though mixed with a certain resignation that I might be disappointed. There was no way I could have imagined how wonderful "The King's Speech" would be. There was abundant humor without the film ever becoming a comedy, drama without dreariness, and many deeply moving moments. I can't praise this film enough. It boosted my appreciation of the human capacity to become our best selves, and rise to meet even the most daunting challenges.


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