The King's Speech

2010 | 118 min | Drama, History

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Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (94%), it won 4 Oscars, it made about 28 times its budget and audiences rate it highly (7.7/10). Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

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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 it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic
AudiencesStrong
7.7/10 from 10K viewers
AwardsVery strong
9 wins, 10 other nominations — won Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay; won Academy Award for Best Picture
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$414 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Measured from current popularity