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The King's Speech

The story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer. The King's Speech featuring Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush is streaming on MAX, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, and 1 other. It's a biography and drama movie with a high IMDb audience rating of 8.0 (710,706 votes).

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King George VI

Colin Firth

Lionel Logue

Geoffrey Rush

Queen Elizabeth

Helena Bonham Carter

King Edward VIII

Winston Churchill

Timothy Spall

King George V

Michael Gambon

Myrtle Logue

Jennifer Ehle

Archbishop Cosmo Lang

Derek Jacobi

Princess Elizabeth

Freya Wilson

Princess Margaret

Ramona Marquez

Private Secretary

Richard Dixon

Robert portal.

Wallis Simpson

Paul Trussell

BBC Radio Announcer

Adrian Scarborough

Robert Wood

Andrew Havill

BBC Technician

Charles Armstrong

Dr. Blandine Bentham

Roger Hammond

Laurie Logue

Calum Gittins

Valentine Logue

Dominic Applewhite

Emile sherman, gareth unwin, iain canning.

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Bob Weinstein

Harvey weinstein, mark foligno, david seidler, alexandre desplat.

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• Us Weekly Thelma Adams A charming, personal period drama.
• Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Christopher Kelly A polite, occasionally rousing, and more often than not, boring affair.
• New York Post Lou Lumenick The King's Speech is the rare work of art that's also an immense crowdpleaser.
• AV Club Tasha Robinson The King's Speech is admirably free of easy answers and simple, happy endings; it's a skewed, awards-ready version of history, but one polished to a fine, satisfying shine.
• Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum The King's Speech is simultaneously cozy and majestic.
• San Diego Reader David Elliott The film is richly rooted, with splendid trappings, including pea-soup fogs. For all the pomp and protocol, it's an intimate story about a scared man who must find his voice if he is to rise, in regal stature, above his epaulets.
• St. Louis Post-Dispatch Joe Williams The King's Speech is the epitome of prestige cinema, an impeccably crafted and emotionally compelling drama that deserves the many laurels it surely will receive.
• Film Comment Magazine Scott Foundas Hooper...has become something of a specialist in exhuming British history from the mothballs of Masterpiece Theatre.
• Newsday Rafer Guzman A powerful back story does not necessarily improve a movie, but The King's Speech has a pretty irresistible one. It might even end with a dramatic night at the Oscars in February.
• Detroit News Tom Long Classic, rousing entertainment loaded with both humor and poignancy.
• New York Times Manohla Dargis Too ingratiating to resonate deeply.
• IFC.com Matt Singer It's hard to imagine a much better film being made from this material.
• Beliefnet Nell Minow The true story of a man who had to literally and metaphorically find his voice, with in a very real sense the fate of the world depending on it.
• Austin Chronicle Marc Savlov he King's Speech brings a country's amorphous fear of war and a sudden king's dread of his hesitant supremacy into perfect, uncommon focus.
• Arizona Republic Bill Goodykoontz OK, sure, "The King's Speech" obviously is feel-good Oscar bait, but who cares? It's also a terrific movie with two fantastic performances at its heart.
• Shockya.com Perri Nemiroff The combination of spectacular performances and masterful direction turns this true story into an all-consuming emotional experience.
• Denver Post Lisa Kennedy It is an intelligent, winning drama fit for a king -- and the rest of us. And this year, there were far too few of those coming from Hollywood.
• Seattle Times Moira MacDonald "The King's Speech" is old-fashioned filmmaking at its best: a good story, elegantly told, and a joy to watch.
• Houston Chronicle Amy Biancolli The King's Speech is a warm, wise film -- the best period movie of the year and one of the year's best movies, period.
• Tribune News Service Roger Moore A feel-good movie with a hearty dose of history and a hint of edge, a most-deserving Oscar winner

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The King's Speech

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.

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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. more

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Starring: Colin Firth Helena Bonham Carter Geoffrey Rush

Director: Tom Hooper

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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.

Starring: Colin Firth Helena Bonham Carter Geoffrey Rush Derek Jacobi Jennifer Ehle

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When his brother abdicates, George VI reluctantly dons the crown. Though his stutter soon raises concerns about his leadership skills, King George VI turns to an unconventional speech therapist, Lionel Logue, and the two forge a friendship.

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Starring: Colin Firth , Helena Bonham Carter , Geoffrey Rush , Derek Jacobi , Jennifer Ehle , Guy Pearce , Timothy Spall , Michael Gambon , David Bamber , Calum Gittins , Orlando Wells , Tim Downie , Ben Wimsett , Freya Wilson , Jake Hathaway , Dominic Applewhite , Simon Chandler , Andrew Havill , Richard Dixon , Adrian Scarborough , Roger Parrott , Anthony Andrews , Patrick Ryecart , Emily Best (Eve) , Claire Bloom , Roger Hammond , Paul Trussell , Ramona Marquez

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The King's Speech

The story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer. The story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer. The story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer.

• David Seidler
• Colin Firth
• Geoffrey Rush
• Helena Bonham Carter
• 832 User reviews
• 486 Critic reviews
• 88 Metascore
• 108 wins & 206 nominations total

• King George VI

• Lionel Logue

• Queen Elizabeth

• Archbishop Cosmo Lang

• Private Secretary

• BBC Radio Announcer

• Robert Wood

• BBC Technician

• Dr. Blandine Bentham

• Laurie Logue

• Myrtle Logue

• Valentine Logue
• Anthony Logue

• Princess Elizabeth

• Princess Margaret

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• Trivia Nine weeks before filming began, Lionel Logue's grandson, Mark Logue , discovered a large box in his attic that contained his grandfather's personal papers. The box held Lionel Logue's diary, his appointment book, notes from his speech therapy sessions with King George VI , and over 100 personal letters to Logue from the King. It also contained what is believed to be the actual copy of the speech used by George VI in his 1939 radio broadcast announcing the declaration of war with Germany. Mark Logue turned his grandfather's papers, letters, and diary over to director Tom Hooper and screenwriter David Seidler , who used them to flesh out the relationship between Logue and the King. Geoffrey Rush and Colin Firth also read through the material for insight into their characters. The exchange in this movie between Logue and King George VI following his radio speech ("You still stammered on the 'W'." / "Well, I had to throw in a few so they knew it was me.") was taken directly from Logue's diary. Firth insisted that it should be included in the movie.
• Goofs In the final speech, King George VI has one blue eye and one brown eye. Colin Firth had lost a contact lens.

King George VI : All that... work... down the drain. My own... b... brother, I couldn't say a single w-word to him in reply.

Lionel Logue : Why do you stammer so much more with David than you ever do with me?

King George VI : 'Cos you're b... bloody well paid to listen.

Lionel Logue : Bertie, I'm not a geisha girl.

King George VI : Stop trying to be so bloody clever.

Lionel Logue : What is it about David that stops you speaking?

King George VI : What is it about you that bloody well makes you want to go on about it the whole bloody time?

Lionel Logue : Vulgar, but fluent; you don't stammer when you swear.

King George VI : Oh, bugger off!

Lionel Logue : Is that the best you can do?

King George VI : [like an elocution lesson] Well... bloody bugger to you, you beastly bastard.

Lionel Logue : Oh, a public school prig could do better than that.

King George VI : Shit. Shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit!

Lionel Logue : Yes!

King George VI : Shit!

Lionel Logue : Defecation flows trippingly from the tongue!

King George VI : Because I'm angry!

Lionel Logue : Do you know the f-word?

King George VI : F... f... fornication?

Lionel Logue : Oh, Bertie.

King George VI : Fuck. Fuck! Fuck, fuck, fuck and fuck! Fuck, fuck and bugger! Bugger, bugger, buggerty buggerty buggerty, fuck, fuck, arse!

Lionel Logue : Yes...

King George VI : Balls, balls...

Lionel Logue : ...you see, not a hesitation!

King George VI : ...fuckity, shit, shit, fuck and willy. Willy, shit and fuck and... tits.

• Crazy credits In the end credit roll, Philip Clements is listed twice as Assistant Sound Editor.
• Connections Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 22 October 2010 (2010)
• Soundtracks Le nozze di Figaro Overture Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart [During the first therapy session when King's voice is being recorded]

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When his brother abdicates, George VI reluctantly dons the crown. Though his stutter soon raises concerns about his leadership skills, King George VI turns to an unconventional speech therapist, Lionel Logue, and the two forge a friendship.

King's Speech will be biggest symbol of change Labour hopes to bring

With a focus on growth and a raft of new bills, it will be the prime minister's task to show the public he can deliver - but prepare them for the time it will take.

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Wednesday will be the first time in 14 years that Labour has set the agenda for government.

So, for Sir Keir Starmer's new administration , this moment is rich in symbolism and in substance.

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The King's Speech will be the "foundation stone" for Sir Keir's much-repeated mission to "rebuild Britain". Number 10 will lay down over 35 bills to that end, with economic growth at the forefront of the programme for government.

Armed with a 170-seat majority and in the honeymoon period with the public, the new prime minister's approval ratings have ticked up eight points since the election, according to YouGov, and he is now on the cusp of having a positive net favourability.

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This period of time is perhaps as good as it's going to get for Sir Keir. He is at the apex of his power and this King's Speech will be closely watched as the blueprint for the scale of his ambition in the opening phases of premiership for a leader who says he wants to carry out a "decade of renewal".

And his team are buoyed. Appearing at a Labour Together event on Monday evening, Chancellor Rachel Reeves spoke of how "one day in government" is already better than 14 years in opposition because it means her party can finally get things done.

One senior figure said Sir Keir and his team intended to run an "insurgent" administration, in which it has to prove to the public that the government can do a little bit more for them, to fix things, and then look to the future about what it might do next, rather than expect support on its record.

To that end, his team stresses that the meat of the agenda will be around delivering growth, as well it might given that the new Labour government is relying on that, rather than additional tax rises, to better fund creaking public services.

One government figure told me: "It's going to feel really big, by any comparison to any incoming government. We've had a week to knock it about, but we've been working on it for a lot longer, and you wouldn't be able to compare to another new government, it's that meaty.

"It's going to be a real moment in terms of focus and setting out the missions and delivery. There will be unfinished business in there and a sense of a government of service."

The raft of bills will include bedding in fiscal rules and empowering the Office for Budget Responsibility to independently publish forecasts of big fiscal events.

In her first speech as chancellor , Ms Reeves articulated the political story the government will seek to make over the next five years: "To fix the foundations of our economy so we can rebuild Britain and make every part of our country better off."

There will be a series of "growth" focused bills - be it around housebuilding, devolution, improving transport and increasing jobs.

They also will push ahead with GB Energy , a new state-owned energy investor that will take stakes in renewables and nuclear projects as part of Labour's promise to deliver all electricity from renewable sources by the end of the decade.

On the planning side, Labour will legislate so that public bodies can use compulsory purchase order powers to acquire land without the need for individual approvals by a secretary of state.

A new "take back control" bill will set a presumption towards devolution with new powers for mayors over transport, skills, energy and planning, which Labour says will help rejuvenate high streets and generate growth right across the country.

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On housing, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's ban on no-fault evictions will also be tabled in a push to reform the private rented sector in England.

Ms Reeves has already announced plans to restore mandatory local housing targets in order to get more housebuilding, and Ms Rayner will begin the formal process of consulting on the National Planning Policy Framework before the end of July - with a view to start implementing the plans as early as autumn as Labour looks to get moving.

The government will also include plans to implement worker protection reforms, including a crackdown on zero-hours contracts and "fire and rehire" practices, and an AI bill, which will seem to enhance the legal safeguards around the most cutting-edge technologies.

There will also be a new law to put the water industry in "special measures", which would see executives face bonus restrictions and potential criminal sanctions if they fail to clean up Britain's rivers and beaches.

Much of the King Speech will reflect Sir Keir's "first steps" for government he campaigned on during the general election.

But his message of change is also qualified with a plea for patience from a new Labour government, which is using its early weeks in office to talk up the state of the inheritance - as George Osborne did in 2010 - in order to buy time.

You only have to look at what Ms Reeves has said on the state of the public finances, caused in large part by the pandemic and energy price shock, or what the prime minister has said on the state of some public services, with prisons in a "shocking" and "far worse" state than he had anticipated, to see the pitch-rolling that improvements are going to take time - perhaps the full five years of the first term.

But with a big majority and a party hungry for change, there are already hints of some of the pressures to come for this infant government.

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The SNP has announced plans to table an amendment in the King's Speech calling on the government to scrap the two-child benefit cap.

Kim Johnson of Labour is also tabling an amendment which former shadow chancellor John McDonnell will support.

A rebellion on this is building, with many in the party agreeing with former Labour prime minister Gordon Brown and Scotland's Labour leader Anas Sarwar, who have publicly called on Sir Keir to scrap it.

The prime minister has refused to do so, saying this is a "difficult" decision driven by tight public finances.

Mr McDonnell has said he will look to amend the budget later this year if it doesn't include steps to scrap the cap.

There is also internal disquiet in the party that the Labour Together and Labour First groupings are messaging the new 2024 MPs with a slate to take control of the parliamentary Labour Party and National Executive Committee positions.

One backbench source tells me that this "fixing" is adding to resentment amongst a group in the party after the government dropped 31 shadow ministers, while one figure tells me that MPs with large Sikh communities are beginning to bring up the problem of both Skikh shadow ministers being dropped.

A government source downplayed the tensions, pointing out that "groupings that are seen as more pro or sceptical of the leadership running in internal elections is as old as the hills", and said the party leadership was not organising such slates.

But with a majority of 172, Sir Keir will not be too worried about internal soundings. His most pressing task is to show the public that his government really does mean change - and the King's Speech will be the biggest symbol of that yet.

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What is the King's Speech and what does it mean for me?

Everything you need to know about the State Opening of Parliament.

The King’s Speech is a speech written by the government and delivered by the Monarch at the State Opening of Parliament.  

It marks the beginning of a new parliamentary year, or session, and is an opportunity for the government to set out its legislative agenda for the coming months. 

In the speech, the government will typically set out bills which it intends to introduce to Parliament in the session ahead, as well as other policy priorities which do not require legislation.

When is the State Opening of Parliament?

The State Opening of Parliament takes place on the first day of a new parliamentary session. 

Each parliamentary session begins with the State Opening of Parliament and runs for around 12 months.  

Sessions are not a specified length, but there are normally five sessions in each Parliament. This means there are typically five sessions between each general election. A new parliamentary session will begin after every general election.  

When a parliamentary session comes to an end the House is prorogued, which means the parliamentary year has formally ended until the next State Opening of Parliament.

What happens during the State Opening of Parliament?

The State Opening of Parliament begins with the Monarch’s procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster. 

The Monarch arrives at the Sovereign’s Entrance to Parliament and subsequently leads the Royal Procession to the chamber of the House of Lords. 

A senior officer in the House of Lords known as Black Rod will then summon members of the House of Commons into the Lord’s Chamber to listen to the speech. 

Before entering the Commons chamber, the door is shut in Black Rod’s face and the official will strike the door three times before it is opened. This practice dates back to the Civil War and symbolises the Commons’ independence from the monarchy. 

When the Monarch leaves the chamber, a new parliamentary session begins.  

Members of both the House of Commons and House of Lords will then debate the content of the speech for a number of days before the speech is voted on.

Did you know?

Traditions around the Monarch’s speech and the State Opening of Parliament can be traced back to the 16th century.

Before the Monarch arrives, the Yeomen of the Guard search the cellars of the Palace of Westminster for explosives to commemorate Guy Fawkes’s gunpowder plot of 1605.

The custom of Black Rod banging on the door of the Commons dates back to 1642, when Charles I tried to arrest five MPs, and symbolises the right of the Commons to exclude royal messengers.

The Imperial State Crown has 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 269 pearls, and 4 rubies.

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The King's Speech (2010)

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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.

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