The King's Speech

The King's Speech

Plot

As the eldest son, Prince Albert, Duke of York, is thrust into the spotlight when his older brother Edward VIII abdicates the throne to marry an American divorcee, Wallis Simpson. Reluctant to take on the responsibility, Bertie, as he's known to his family and friends, must confront his own insecurities and learn to lead a nation in crisis. Bertie's greatest challenge lies with his stuttering problem, which renders him nearly mute in public situations. Desperate for a solution, he turns to unorthodox methods, including therapy sessions with the unconventional speech therapist Lionel Logue. As their unlikely relationship blossoms, Bertie begins to open up and confront the root causes of his stutter. Meanwhile, Nazi Germany is expanding its territory under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, posing an imminent threat to Britain's sovereignty. The nation teeters on the brink of war, and Bertie must find a way to rally his people and lead them through this tumultuous period. As tensions escalate, Bertie's newfound confidence and Logue's innovative techniques help him to overcome his stutter, paving the way for a remarkable transformation from uncertain monarch to inspiring leader. With Winston Churchill as his trusted advisor, Bertie faces the daunting task of guiding Britain through the darkest hours of World War II. Through its poignant portrayal of Bertie's journey, The King's Speech reminds us that even the most unlikely individuals can rise to great challenges and achieve greatness with determination and perseverance.

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Reviews

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Rosie

Geoffrey Rush: Five stars. Also, I refuse to acknowledge that *thing* was Churchill.

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6/21/2025, 12:26:07 AM
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Tucker

This isn't just "The King's Speech," it's "The King's Performance."

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6/17/2025, 7:10:58 PM
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Jacqueline

Definitely a Best Picture Oscar winner this year!! Calling it first out of all of China!

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6/17/2025, 11:12:09 AM
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Amy

The performances are impeccable. It's a quintessential British film, but perhaps it suffers from a lack of innovation, becoming more of a meticulous exercise in cinematography, editing, dialogue, and visual composition. It didn't resonate with me on a deeply emotional level. The plot can be simply summarized as: how to cure a stutter and then inherit the throne as the younger brother. However, it's worth noting that its biographical nature perfectly aligns with the Academy Awards' preferences in recent years.

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6/16/2025, 1:58:56 PM