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 stammer 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 through war.
Cast:
- Colin Firth - King George VI
- Geoffrey Rush - Lionel Logue
- Helena Bonham Carter - Queen Elizabeth
- Guy Pearce - King Edward VIII
- Jennifer Ehle - Myrtle Logue
- Michael Gambon - King George V
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