Plot & Details
After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie (Colin Firth) who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill (Timothy Spall), the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle.
Based on the true story of King George VI, 'The King's Speech' follows the Royal Monarch's quest to find his voice.
Based on the true story of King George VI, 'The King's Speech' follows the Royal Monarch's quest to find his voice.
- MPAA Rating: R
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 111min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 11/26/2010
- DVD Release Date: 04/19/2011
- Distributor(s): The Weinstein Company
- Director(s): Tom Hooper
- Starring: Colin Firth , Geoffrey Rush , Helena Bonham Carter , Guy Pearce , Timothy Spall
- Themes: Crowned Heads,Unlikely Friendships,Underdogs,Doctors and Patients,Living With Disability
- Tone: Earnest,Stirring,Inspiring
- Keywords: king,queen [royalty],speech-impediment,speech-therapist,stutterer
- Country of Origin: USA - Limited (11-26-2010),USA ,USA - Alternate Rating (04-01-20
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Cinematography | Danny Cohen | Nominated |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Score | Alexandre Desplat | Nominated |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Colin Firth | Won |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Helena Bonham Carter | Nominated |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Emile Sherman | Won |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Mixing | John Midgley | Nominated |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Director | Tom Hooper | Won |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Geoffrey Rush | Nominated |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Screenplay | David Seidler | Won |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Mixing | Paul Hamblin | Nominated |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Gareth Unwin | Won |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Editing | Tariq Anwar | Nominated |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Art Direction | Eve Stewart | Nominated |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Costume Design | Jenny Beavan | Nominated |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Iain Canning | Won |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Art Direction | Judy Farr | Nominated |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Mixing | Martin Jensen | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Editing | Tariq Anwar | Nominated |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Sound | Paul Hamblin | Nominated |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Production Design | Judy Farr | Nominated |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Production Design | Eve Stewart | Nominated |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Sound | John Midgley | Nominated |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Picture | Won | |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Original Music | Alexandre Desplat | Won |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Sound | Lee Walpole | Nominated |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Actor | Colin Firth | Won |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Sound | Martin Jensen | Nominated |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best British Film | Won | |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Cinematography | Danny Cohen | Nominated |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Supporting Actor | Geoffrey Rush | Won |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Makeup and Hair | Frances Hannon | Nominated |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Costume Design | Jenny Beavan | Nominated |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Director | Tom Hooper | Nominated |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Original Screenplay | David Seidler | Won |
| 2010 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Supporting Actress | Helena Bonham Carter | Won |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Original Score | Alexandre Desplat | Nominated |
| 2010 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Colin Firth | Won |
| 2010 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Geoffrey Rush | Nominated |
| 2010 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Director | Tom Hooper | Nominated |
| 2010 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Screenplay | David Seidler | Nominated |
| 2010 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Picture - Drama | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Helena Bonham Carter | Nominated |
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