Director: Tom Hooper Writer: David Seidler Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter Released: December 26, 2010 Rating: Runtime: 118 minutes Websites: Story: After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of Prince Edward VII's (Guy Pearce), Bertie (Colin Firth) who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill (Timothy Spall), the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle. Based on the true story of King George VI, The King's Speech follows the Royal Monarch's quest to find his voice. Cast: Colin Firth King George VI Helena Bonham Carter Queen Elizabeth Derek Jacobi Archbishop Cosmo Lang Robert Portal Equerry Richard Dixon Private Secretary Paul Trussell Driver for The House of Windsor Adrian Scarborough BBC Radio Announcer Andrew Havill Robert Wood Charles Armstrong BBC Technician Roger Hammond Dr. Blandine Bentham Geoffrey Rush Lionel Logue Calum Gittins Laurie Logue Jennifer Ehle Myrtle Logue Dominic Applewhite Valentine Logue Ben Wimsett Anthony Logue