The King’s Speech
Year | 2010 |
Starring | Colin Firth, Derek Jacobi, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter |
Director(s) | Tom Hooper |
Rating | R |
Genre(s) | Drama, History |
Runtime | 118 min |
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.