# The King's Speech (2010)

> A reluctant British monarch finds the courage to lead through an unconventional friendship with the speech therapist helping him face the microphone.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/29907

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Tom Hooper
- Cast: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Michael Gambon, Jennifer Ehle, Derek Jacobi
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1504320/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: inspirational, warm, earnest, inspirational viewing, historical film night

## Synopsis

A king's struggle to find his voice becomes a powerful journey of friendship and resilience.

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