The King's Speech (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2010, The King's Speech is a drama and history film directed by Tom Hooper, running about 118 minutes. “Find your voice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The King's Speech stars Colin Firth as King George VI, Geoffrey Rush as Lionel Logue, Helena Bonham Carter as Queen Elizabeth and Guy Pearce as King Edward VIII, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The King's Speech has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $414.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King's Speech page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King's Speech tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King's Speech (2010)?
- In US, The King's Speech is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The King's Speech worth watching?
- The King's Speech holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The King's Speech?
- The King's Speech stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce and Timothy Spall.
- When was The King's Speech released?
- The King's Speech was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.