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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. -- (C) Weinstein

Colin Firth plays Bertie, the familiar name of the Duke of York, younger son of King George V. Unlike his older brother, Bertie suffers from a terrible social anxiety that manifests itself in a stammer, making it impossible for him to speak in public. Credit: Weinstein Company

That is a terrible injury to suffer when you are a member of the royal family, expected to officiate at major events and even communicate across the empire over the wireless. As we see at a 1925 exhibition at Wembley, Bertie can barely utter a few words without being reduced to utter embarrassment - an embarrassment his audience shares. Credit: Weinstein Company

Bertie's wife Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) reaches out to another therapist, an Australian named Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), whose less fashionable practice nonetheless comes well-recommended. Logue offers to help Mrs. Johnson and invites her to bring the patient around.

ELIZABETH: Naturally he wishes to be cured. My husband is required to speak publicly.

LIONEL: Perhaps he should change jobs.

ELIZABETH: He can't.

LIONEL: Indentured servitude?

ELIZABETH: Something of that nature.

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Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace is roiling from the growing scandal of Bertie's brother David (Guy Pearce) and his affair with the American socialite Wallis Simpson (Eve Best). After taking the throne following the passing of George V in 1936, David - now Edward XIII - is informed that he must make a choice - he cannot be crowned king if he marries the twice-divorced Mrs. Simpson.

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As the storm clouds gather over Europe, Bertie must address his subjects on the gravest of matters - going to war for the second time in a generation - and believes he cannot do so.

LIONEL: Turn the hesitations into pauses, and say to yourself, 'God save the King.'

BERTIE: I say that continually, but apparently no one's listening.

LIONEL: Long pauses are good: they add solemnity to great occasions.

BERTIE: Then I'm the solemnest king who ever lived.

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Storyline

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 stammer 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 through war. Written by Anonymous

Taglines

When God couldn't save The King, The Queen turned to someone who could.

It takes leadership to confront a nation's fear. It takes friendship to conquer your own.

Review

A wonderful movie!

9 October 2010 | by kepc (United States)

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.