# The King's Speech (2010) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-kings-speech-2010/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Editorial Rating | 95/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 88/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Tom Hooper |
| Genres | Drama, History |
| Runtime | 118 min |
| Festival premiere | TIFF 2010 (People's Choice Award) |
| Major awards | 3 wins, 1 nominations |

## Quick answer

The King's Speech (2010) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. A prestige crowd-pleaser that turned a royal speech lesson into an Oscar-winning underdog story. Metascore 88/100. Directed by Tom Hooper.

## Celluloid verdict

A prestige crowd-pleaser that turned a royal speech lesson into an Oscar-winning underdog story.

## Synopsis

Britain's stammering King George VI works with an unconventional speech therapist to find his voice before leading the nation into war.

## Cast

Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter

## Accolades

Premiered at TIFF 2010, where it won the People's Choice Award.
- Won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture — SAG Awards 2011
- Won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role — SAG Awards 2011
- Nominated for Best Picture — Critics' Choice 2011
- Won Best Acting Ensemble — Critics' Choice 2011

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, Paramount+
the United States: fuboTV, Paramount+
the United Kingdom: ITVX
Turkey: not currently streaming
South Korea: Wavve, TVING
Japan: U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The King's Speech worth watching?**
The King's Speech holds a 86% Celluloid Score. A prestige crowd-pleaser that turned a royal speech lesson into an Oscar-winning underdog story.

**What is The King's Speech about?**
Britain's stammering King George VI works with an unconventional speech therapist to find his voice before leading the nation into war.

**Who directed The King's Speech?**
The King's Speech (2010) was directed by Tom Hooper.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The King's Speech?**
86% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (95/100), Metascore (88/100), Letterboxd (4.1/5), and IMDb (8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did The King's Speech win?**
The King's Speech won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (SAG Awards 2011), Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role (SAG Awards 2011), Best Acting Ensemble (Critics' Choice 2011), with 1 further nomination.

**Where can I watch The King's Speech?**
The King's Speech is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount+; on fuboTV, Paramount+ in the United States; on ITVX in the United Kingdom; on Wavve, TVING in South Korea; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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