The King's Speech
Directed by Tom Hooper · 2010 ·
Is The King's Speech worth watching?
Yes. The King's Speech (2010) earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as El Discurso del Rey Le Discours d'un roi The King’s Speech - Die Rede des Königs O Discurso do Rei 英国王のスピーチ 킹스 스피치 国王的演讲 王者之聲：宣戰時刻
🏆 3 award wins · 1 nomination — Won Best Acting Ensemble, Critics' Choice 2011
The Weinstein Company Where to watch
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- Paramount+
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Where to watch The King's Speech by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Wavve, TVING |
| United Kingdom | ITVX |
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount+ |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (95/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (88/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
- IMDb users score it 8/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, history pick
Not ideal for
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Is The King's Speech worth watching?
Yes — The King's Speech earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, history pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
A prestige crowd-pleaser that turned a royal speech lesson into an Oscar-winning underdog story.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
The King's Speech (2010) Review: Finding a Royal Voice
★★★★½
The King's Speech is Tom Hooper's warm British drama about George VI's stammer and his unlikely therapist, lifted by superb turns from Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush.
Yes. It is a moving, funny and beautifully acted crowd-pleaser for almost any audience, even if its history is polished and its storytelling plays safe.
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The King's Speech: frequently asked questions
Is The King's Speech worth watching?
Yes. The King's Speech (2010) has a Celluloid Score of 86%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The King's Speech?
In the United States, The King's Speech streams on fuboTV, Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve, TVING in South Korea; ITVX in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The King's Speech?
The King's Speech runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
What is The King's Speech rated?
The King's Speech is rated R in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, R in Canada and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The King's Speech?
The King's Speech is directed by Tom Hooper and stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter.
What is the Metascore for The King's Speech?
Metacritic's Metascore for The King's Speech is 88 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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