The King's Speech (2010)
A reluctant king battles a debilitating stutter with an unconventional therapist, forging an intimate and heartwarming friendship.
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.
How intense is The King's Speech?
The King's Speech has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What The King's Speech feels like
- Tone
- earnestheartwarmingintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The King's Speech
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Is The King's Speech for you?
Is The King's Speech scary?
No. The King's Speech is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The King's Speech gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The King's Speech sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The King's Speech OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is The King's Speech?
The King's Speech runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream The King's Speech?
The King's Speech is streaming on Paramount+.
Does The King's Speech have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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