Set in 1930’s London, Prince Albert (Colin Firth) attends a speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush) to help deal with an embarrassing stutter.
A biographical drama set before World War II, Prince Albert is crowned King George VI after his father, George V (Michael Gambon), dies and his brother Edward VIII (Guy Pearce) abdicates. His wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), arranges for Albert to meet speech therapist Lionel Logue (Rush) to help deal with his speech impediment.
The two do not start off on the best of terms, but throughout the film their relationship grows. In the beginning tensions are high but Albert learns to both respect and trust Logue.
When Albert’s father died in 1936 his brother became king. However, King Edward VIII abdicated in December 193 in order to marry Wallis Simpson, a three time divorcée. Albert succeeded Edward as king.
As WWII breaks out Albert must make a speech to the nation. With just Albert and Logue left in the broadcasting room, Albert gets through the speech with Louge conducting him.
Despite the fact that parts of the film are historically inaccurate and that the timeline is condensed, it does not take away from the film. With a cast of Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush, Timothy Spall, Guy Pearce and Sir Dereck Jacobi, this movie is a must see.