Synopsis
The King's Speech 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 stutter 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 into war.
The King's Speech (2010) is a 1h 58min drama feature film by Tom Hooper. The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
Key facts
Cast
Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Michael Gambon, Jennifer Ehle, Derek Jacobi
Original language
English
First release
November 26, 2010 (United States)
Production companies
Bedlam Productions, See-Saw Films, UK Film Council
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Actor, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, BAFTA Award for Best Film, European Film Award for Best Actor
Setting
London, Balmoral Castle
Filming locations
London, Odsal Stadium, Halton House, Portland Place, Battersea Power Station, Elland Road
Crew
Screenplay
David Seidler
Producer
Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin, Iain Canning
Cinematography
Danny Cohen
Editing
Tariq Anwar
Music
Alexandre Desplat
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- César Awards 2012 generic - Meilleur Film Étranger
- Academy Awards 2011 academy_award ★ Won: Best Picture; Best Director; Best Actor (Colin Firth); Best Original Screenplay (David Seidler)
- Berlin International Film Festival 2011 generic
- Golden Globes (USA) 2011 generic - Best Director ★ Nominee
- Independent Spirit Awards 2011 generic
- Directors Guild of America 2010 generic ★ Winner
- Toronto International Film Festival 2010 generic
Titles
| Original title | The King's Speech | English |
| Québec French title | Le Discours du roi | |
| Alternate title | Le Discours d'un roi |
Soundtracks
| CD | The King's Speech (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Alexandre Desplat, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Isobel Griffiths (2010) | 6 releases, 2010: Decca |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | November 26, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Greece | December 16, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Canada | December 22, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Spain | December 22, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Australia | December 23, 2010 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 25, 2010 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | December 26, 2010 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 7, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | January 7, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | January 21, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Finland | January 21, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | January 21, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | January 21, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | January 21, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Israel | January 27, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Slovenia | January 27, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | January 28, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | January 28, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Italy | January 28, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Poland | January 28, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | February 2, 2011 |
| Theatrical | France | February 2, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Bosnia and Herzegovina | February 3, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | February 3, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 4, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | February 10, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 10, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | February 10, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | February 11, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Norway | February 11, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Romania | February 11, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | February 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Germany | February 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | February 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Indonesia | February 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Malaysia | February 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | February 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Peru | February 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | February 18, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | February 18, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | February 18, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | February 23, 2011 |
| Theatrical | KW | February 24, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Kazakhstan | February 24, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Russia | February 24, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | February 24, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | February 25, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | February 25, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Japan | February 26, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | March 3, 2011 |
| Theatrical | India | March 4, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | March 4, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | March 10, 2011 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | March 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | United States | April 1, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | May 11, 2011 |
| Theatrical | China | February 24, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | April 28, 2013 |
| Classification | Germany | 0 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 12A |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | Germany | September 2, 2011 |
| Home video | Netherlands | September 15, 2011 |
Full credits
| Director | Tom Hooper |
| Cast | Colin Firth (King George VI), Geoffrey Rush (Lionel Logue), Helena Bonham Carter (Queen Elizabeth), Guy Pearce (King Edward VIII), Timothy Spall (Winston Churchill), Michael Gambon (King George V), Jennifer Ehle (Myrtle Logue), Derek Jacobi (Archbishop Cosmo Lang), Freya Wilson (Princess Elizabeth), Ramona Marquez (Princess Margaret), Richard Dixon (Private Secretary), Robert Portal (Equerry), Eve Best (Wallis Simpson), Paul Trussell (Chauffeur), Adrian Scarborough (BBC Radio Announcer), Andrew Havill (Robert Wood), Charles Armstrong (BBC Technician), Roger Hammond (Dr. Blandine Bentham), Calum Gittins (Laurie Logue), Dominic Applewhite (Valentine Logue), Ben Wimsett (Anthony Logue), David Bamber (Theatre Director), Jake Hathaway (Willie), Patrick Ryecart (Lord Wigram), Teresa Gallagher (Nurse), Simon Chandler (Lord Dawson), Claire Bloom (Queen Mary), Orlando Wells (Duke of Kent), Tim Downie (Duke of Gloucester), Dick Ward (Butler), John Albasiny (Footman), Danny Emes (Boy in Regent's Park), Anthony Andrews (Stanley Baldwin), John Warnaby (Steward), Roger Parrott (Neville Chamberlain), Dean Ambridge (Royal Marine (uncredited)), Julianne Buescher (Mrs. Cooper - Vocalist), James Currie (Binky (uncredited)), Graham Curry (Infantry (uncredited)), Tony Earnshaw (Policeman (uncredited)), Sean Talo (BBC Technician / Soldier (uncredited)), Adolf Hitler (Self (archive footage) (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | David Seidler |
| Producer | Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin, Iain Canning |
| Executive producer | Bob Weinstein, Geoffrey Rush, Harvey Weinstein, Mark Foligno, Paul Brett, Tim Smith |
| Cinematography | Danny Cohen |
| Editing | Tariq Anwar |
| Music | Alexandre Desplat |
| Production design | Eve Stewart |
| Visual effects | Derek Bird, James Davis III |
| Costumes | Jenny Beavan |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
