# The King's Speech (2010) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-kings-speech-2010/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 87% |
| Critic Score | 95% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 88/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Tom Hooper |
| Genres | Drama, History |
| Runtime | 118 min |

## Quick answer

The King's Speech (2010) earns a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended. A prestige crowd-pleaser that turned a royal speech lesson into an Oscar-winning underdog story. Metascore 88/100. Directed by Tom Hooper.

## Critics consensus

A prestige crowd-pleaser that turned a royal speech lesson into an Oscar-winning underdog story.

## Synopsis

Britain's stammering King George VI works with an unconventional speech therapist to find his voice before leading the nation into war.

## Cast

Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The King's Speech worth watching?**
The King's Speech holds a 87% Celluloid Score. A prestige crowd-pleaser that turned a royal speech lesson into an Oscar-winning underdog story.

**What is The King's Speech about?**
Britain's stammering King George VI works with an unconventional speech therapist to find his voice before leading the nation into war.

**Who directed The King's Speech?**
The King's Speech (2010) was directed by Tom Hooper.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The King's Speech?**
87% — the average of five public sources: critics 95%, audience 92%, Metascore 88/100, Letterboxd 4.1/5, and IMDb 8/10.

**Where can I watch The King's Speech?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The King's Speech page for current options.

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