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Summary Based on the true story of the Queen of England's father and his remarkable friendship with maverick Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue. "The King's Speech" stars Academy Award nominee Colin Firth as King George VI, who unexpectedly becomes King when his brother Edward abdicates the throne. Academy Award Winner Geoffrey Rush stars ...

Directed By: Tom Hooper

Written By: David Seidler

The King's Speech
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 41 Critic Reviews
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88
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 912 User Ratings
8.2
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Summary Based on the true story of the Queen of England's father and his remarkable friendship with maverick Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue. "The King's Speech" stars Academy Award nominee Colin Firth as King George VI, who unexpectedly becomes King when his brother Edward abdicates the throne. Academy Award Winner Geoffrey Rush stars ...

Directed By: Tom Hooper

Written By: David Seidler

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 41 Critic Reviews
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95% Positive
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5% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 41 Critic Reviews
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95% Positive
39 Reviews
5% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 912 User Ratings
8.2
90% Positive
823 Ratings
8% Mixed
70 Ratings
2% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 912 User Ratings
8.2
90% Positive
823 Ratings
8% Mixed
70 Ratings
2% Negative
19 Ratings

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Production Company The Weinstein Company, UK Film Council, Momentum Pictures, Aegis Film Fund, Molinare Investment, FilmNation Entertainment, See-Saw Films, Bedlam Productions
Release Date Nov 26, 2010
Duration 1 h 58 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline It takes leadership to confront a nation's fear. It takes friendship to conquer your own.
Academy Awards, USA
• 4 Wins & 12 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 7 Nominations
BAFTA Awards
• 7 Wins & 14 Nominations