The King's Speech overview

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Synopsis:

Emmy Award-winning director Tom Hooper (John Adams) teams with screenwriter David Seidler (Tucker: A Man and His Dreams) to tell the story of King George VI. When his older brother abdicates the throne, nervous-mannered successor George "Bertie" VI (Colin Firth) reluctantly dons the crown. Though his stutter soon raises concerns about his leadership skills, King George VI eventually comes into his own with the help of unconventional speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush).


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Tom Hooper
  • Studio: See-Saw Films, Momentum Pictures, Filmnation Entertainment, Bedlam, Aegis Film Fund
  • Year: 2010
  • Run Time: 111 minutes
  • Country: Australia, UK
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: R (for some language)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Drama, Historical Film
  • Filmed in: Color
  • Release: 2011 04 01 (USA - PG-13 Version), 2010 11 26 (USA - Limited)

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