The King's Speech (2010)

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.

Genres: Drama, History

What to watch after The King's Speech

• Pride & Prejudice (2005) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
• Pride (2014) — Same feel: uplifting, emotional
• Elizabeth (1998) — Same subject: british monarchy
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) — Michael Gambon appears in both
• Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) — Same feel: uplifting, dramatic
• One Life (2023) — Helena Bonham Carter appears in both