Period, Drama (UK — 2010)

Following the scandalous abdication of his brother Kind Edward VIII, Bertie, who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of the United Kingdom. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife Elizabeth seeks out the help of eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue.

Directed by: Tom Hooper
Written by: David Seidler
Produced by: Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin
Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Michael Gambon, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce

Length: 113 mins.
Rating: 12 (BBFC)

Audio Tracks: en
Subtitles: en
DVD/BD Region: 2
Purchased on: 17 May 2011