Starring
Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush,

Co-starring
Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Derek Jacobi

After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. Oscar winner Colin Firth stars as the king whose country is on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader.

Bertie's 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.

Directed by
Tom Hooper