Content Warnings
- 🟢 10/100 Brief mention of marital relations in a clinical context.
- 🟢 20/100 Character smokes cigarettes in a social setting.
- 🟢 20/100 Character drinks alcohol in a social setting.
- 🟢 5/100 Mild verbal confrontation between characters.
- 🟡 40/100 Character uses strong language in a moment of frustration.
- 🟡 50/100 Repeated use of strong language in a therapeutic context.
Details for The King’s Speech (2010)
What is the main plot of The King’s Speech?
The King’s Speech follows the story of King George VI of Britain, who unexpectedly becomes king after his brother abdicates the throne. Struggling with a debilitating stammer, he seeks the help of an unorthodox speech therapist, Lionel Logue, to overcome his speech impediment and lead his country through World War II.
Who plays King George VI in The King’s Speech?
Colin Firth portrays King George VI in The King’s Speech, delivering a powerful performance that earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor.
What role does Geoffrey Rush play in the movie?
Geoffrey Rush plays Lionel Logue, the Australian speech therapist who helps King George VI overcome his stammer with unconventional methods and forms a close friendship with the monarch.
Did The King’s Speech win any major awards?
Yes, The King’s Speech won several major awards, including four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director (Tom Hooper), Best Actor (Colin Firth), and Best Original Screenplay (David Seidler).
What historical event is central to the movie?
The movie centers around King George VI’s struggle to deliver a pivotal radio address to the British people at the outbreak of World War II, a moment that symbolizes his triumph over his speech impediment and his readiness to lead the nation.
