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  • Colin Firth

    Colin Firth

    King George VI

  • Helena Bonham Carter

    Helena Bonham Carter

    Queen Elizabeth

  • Geoffrey Rush

    Geoffrey Rush

    Lionel Logue

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  • Tom Hooper

    Tom Hooper

    Director

Latest News

  1. PG-13 'King's Speech' Hits Theaters Friday (Box Office Preview)

    PG-13 'King's Speech' Hits Theaters Friday (Box Office Preview)

    5:31 pm PDT 3/31/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Movies opening wide include the CGI/live-action hybrid "Hop," starring James Marsden and featuring the voices of Russell Brand and Hugh Laurie; sci-fi thriller "Source Code," starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Monaghan; and horror movie "Insidious," with Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne. READ MORE

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  2. 'The King's Speech' PG-13 Version Gets Release Date

    'The King's Speech' PG-13 Version Gets Release Date

    8:49 am PDT 3/24/2011
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    TWC announces the R-rated version will no longer be shown. READ MORE

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  3. Canadian 'King's Speech' Vendors Donate to Japan Earthquake Relief

    12:50 pm PDT 3/17/2011
    • Etan Vlessing
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    Alliance Films and Canadian exhibitors will donate select "King's Speech" receipts Saturday night to Japan relief efforts. READ MORE

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  4. Toddler Damages 'King's Speech' Oscar (Video)

    5:14 pm PST 3/8/2011
    • Sofia M. Fernandez
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    Co-producer Simon Egan's daughter sends his best picture statuette to the Oscar hospital. READ MORE

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  5. Johnny Depp's 'Rango' Could Score Best Box-Office Debut of Year So Far

    Johnny Depp's 'Rango' Could Score Best Box-Office Debut of Year So Far

    4:05 pm PST 3/3/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The animated movie will likely gross north of $40 million this weekend, while the Matt Damon film "Adjustment Bureau" has a good chance of crossing the $20 million mark. READ MORE

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  6. Former Stutterer John Stossel Weighs In on 'King's Speech'

    Former Stutterer John Stossel Weighs In on 'King's Speech'

    6:37 pm PST 3/2/2011
    • Paul Bond
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    The Fox Business Network journalist warns that those who stutter might have a hard time watching the Oscar-winning movie. READ MORE

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  7. Oscars: James Franco, Anne Hathaway Open Show With Movie Spoofs

    5:56 pm PST 2/27/2011
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    The co-hosts pop up in scenes from best picture nominees including "Inception" and "The King's Speech" -- and even "Back to the Future." READ MORE

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  8. 'The King's Speech' Reigns at Oscars

    5:45 pm PST 2/27/2011
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The British drama wins best picture, lead actor, director and original screenplay honors at the 83rd Academy Awards; Natalie Portman, Melissa Leo and Christian Bale join Colin Firth as winners in acting categories. READ MORE

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  9. Helena Bonham Carter Wears Dress Designed by Colleen Atwood to the Oscars

    4:45 pm PST 2/27/2011
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    Colleen Atwood designs her dress at the Academy Awards. READ MORE

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  10. 'I Am Number Four' is No. 1 Overseas With $17.8 Million

    1:46 pm PST 2/27/2011
    • Frank Segers
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    "Black Swan" dances into second place while "The King's Speech" and "True Grit" take the third and fourth spots, respectively. READ MORE

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  11. 'Gnomeo & Juliet' Trumps 'Hall Pass' With $14.2 Million to Win Weekend

    8:54 am PST 2/27/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Nicolas Cage's "Drive Angry" is dead on arrival at No. 9; new version of Justin Bieber film rules at No. 6 after nabbing $9.2 million. READ MORE

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  12. MPAA OKs PG-13 Version of 'King's Speech'

    1:35 pm PST 2/25/2011
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    • Pamela McClintock
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    The Weinstein Co. has agreed to withdraw the original R rated version of the costume drama to make way for the milder re-cut version. READ MORE

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  13. Oscar Movies Are Leading To Big Box Office

    5:00 am PST 2/25/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    This season's stunning box-office receipts from "Black Swan" and "The King's Speech" may prompt Hollywood to greenlight similar adult projects. READ MORE

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  14. James Franco = Mark Twain + Ashton Kutcher, Danny Boyle = William Castle

    5:59 pm PST 2/24/2011
    • Tim Appelo
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    Two pro-Javier Bardem quipster critics nail Franco's Oscar problem, which casts light on Natalie Portman and Annette Bening's down-to-the-wire race. READ MORE

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  15. The Biggest Youthquake Since 1977 Hits the Oscars

    3:22 pm PST 2/24/2011
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    Critic Carrie Rickey surveys the flood of young blood: Almost half the acting Oscar noms are 40 or under. READ MORE

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  16. Oscars: Research Predicts Christian Bale Win; 12% Ratings Rise (Exclusive)

    2:59 pm PST 2/24/2011
    • Paul Bond
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    Zeta Interactive, which mined 200 million pieces of Oscars-related online content, also predicts that the audience for Sunday's telecast could rise 12% over last year. READ MORE

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  17. Oscars: Will the Loudest Actors Win?

    6:09 pm PST 2/23/2011
    • Tim Appelo
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    If you want an Oscar, it doesn't pay to play it cool. Here are the noisiest contenders -- and likeliest to win on Sunday. READ MORE

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  18. Porn on 'The King's Speech' Set: We Are Not Aroused

    1:11 pm PST 2/23/2011
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    Director Jonno shares (safe for work!) pictures of his adult film shot on "The King's Speech" set, as was the Amy Winehouse video "Rehab." READ MORE

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  19. 'King's Speech,' 'Black Swan,' 'Glee' Among Costume Designers Guild Award Winners

    'King's Speech,' 'Black Swan,' 'Glee' Among Costume Designers Guild Award Winners

    10:00 pm PST 2/22/2011
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Tuesday's 13th annual event also honored Halle Berry with the new Lacoste Spotlight Award and director Joel Schumacher, who was named Distinguished Collaborator. READ MORE

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  20. Oscars Forecast: 4 Weird Things You Should See, 24 Things You Will See

    7:15 pm PST 2/22/2011
    • Tim Appelo
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    The Oscar polls closed Tuesday at 5 p.m., so here's what's going to happen at the Oscars on Feb. 22 (plus four imaginary scenes that would make the show way more entertaining). READ MORE

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Summary

The story of King George VI of Britain (Colin Firth), his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.

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  • The Weinstein Company Studio