Directed by:
Tom HooperScreenplay:
David SeidlerCinematography:
Danny CohenComposer:
Alexandre DesplatCast:
Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Derek Jacobi, Geoffrey Rush, Richard Dixon, Jennifer Ehle, Ramona Marquez, David Bamber, Michael Gambon, Guy Pearce (more)VOD (1)
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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. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2011 - Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin, Iain Canning (Best Motion Picture of the Year)
- 2011 - Tom Hooper (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 2011 - Colin Firth (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 2011 - David Seidler (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2011 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2011 - Helena Bonham Carter (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2011 - Danny Cohen (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 2011 - Tariq Anwar (Best Achievement in Film Editing)
- 2011 - Alexandre Desplat (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 2011 - Eve Stewart (Best Achievement in Production Design)
- 2011 - Jenny Beavan (Best Achievement in Costume Design)
- 2011 - Best Sound Mixing
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2011 - Tom Hooper (Best International Film)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2011 - Best Film
- 2011 - Colin Firth (Best Leading Actor)
- 2011 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2011 - Helena Bonham Carter (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2011 - David Seidler (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2011 - Alexandre Desplat (Best Music)
- 2011 - Outstanding British Film
- 2011 - Tom Hooper (Best Director)
- 2011 - Danny Cohen (Best Cinematography)
- 2011 - Best Editing
- 2011 - Best Sound
- 2011 - Best Costume Design
- 2011 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 2011 - Best Production Design
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2010 - Best British Independent Film
- 2010 - Colin Firth (Best Actor)
- 2010 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2010 - Helena Bonham Carter (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2010 - David Seidler (Best Screenplay)
- 2010 - Tom Hooper (Best Director)
- 2010 - Guy Pearce (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2010 - Technical Achievement
European Film Awards
- 2011 - Colin Firth (Best Actor)
- 2011 - Tariq Anwar (Best Editor)
- 2011 - Tom Hooper (Audience Award for Best Film)
- 2011 - Tom Hooper (Best Film)
- 2011 - Alexandre Desplat (Best Composer)
César Awards
- 2012 - Best Foreign Film
Goya Awards
- 2011 - Tom Hooper (Best European Feature)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2012 - Tom Hooper (Best Non-American Film)
Czech Lion Awards
- 2011 - Best Foreign Film
Polish Film Awards
- 2012 - Tom Hooper (Best European Film)
Amanda Awards
- 2011 - Tom Hooper (Best Foreign Language Film)
Golden Globes
- 2011 - Colin Firth (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2011 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2011 - Tom Hooper (Best Director)
- 2011 - David Seidler (Best Screenplay)
- 2011 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 2011 - Helena Bonham Carter (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 2011 - Alexandre Desplat (Best Original Score)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2011 - Colin Firth (Best Actor)
- 2011 - David Seidler (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2011 - Best Picture
- 2011 - Tom Hooper (Best Director)
- 2011 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2011 - Helena Bonham Carter (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2011 - Best Acting Ensemble
- 2011 - Danny Cohen (Best Cinematography)
- 2011 - Alexandre Desplat (Best Score)
- 2011 - Eve Stewart, Judy Farr (Best Art Direction)
- 2011 - Jenny Beavan (Best Costume Design)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2010 - Colin Firth (Best Actor)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2010 - Colin Firth (Best Actor)
- 2010 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2010 - David Seidler (Best Screenplay)
- 2010 - Best Production Design
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2010 - Colin Firth (Best Actor)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 2010 - Tom Hooper (People's Choice Award)