The King's Speech [Blu-ray]

Movie / Show Details

Tom Hooper directed this 2010 biography following King George VI, who inherited the British throne after his brother’s abdication and faced the monumental challenge of leading his nation through World War II despite a lifelong stutter. Colin Firth stars as the reluctant monarch, supported by Helena Bonham Carter as his devoted wife Elizabeth and Geoffrey Rush as Lionel Logue, an unconventional speech therapist who becomes instrumental in helping the King find his voice. With encouragement from his family and advisors including Winston Churchill, George VI undergoes an unorthodox treatment regimen that transforms not only his ability to speak but also his confidence as a leader.

This single-disc Blu-ray release from The Weinstein Company presents the film in its original 1 hour 58 minute runtime with an R rating. Based on the true story of a monarch’s personal struggle, the drama earned widespread critical acclaim for its performances and direction. Owning this used copy lets you experience an acclaimed historical drama at a fraction of the cost of a new release.