Synopsis
The story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer.
Scores
Overall Score
96.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
98.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
97.6%
Review Aggregate
89.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 94% of 302 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, character-driven, funny. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
historicalcharacter-drivenfunnyemotionalupliftingfamily-friendlyvisually strikingsuspensefullightheartedchristmas
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Firth | 2010 | $3,000,000 source | $4,314,993 | reported |
| Geoffrey Rush | 2010 | $519,000 | $747,000 | (est) |
| Helena Bonham Carter | 2010 | $391,000 | $562,000 | (est) |
| Guy Pearce | 2010 | $320,000 | $460,000 | (est) |
| Timothy Spall | 2010 | $273,000 | $393,000 | (est) |
| Derek Jacobi | 2010 | $241,000 | $346,000 | (est) |
| Jennifer Ehle | 2010 | $216,000 | $311,000 | (est) |
| Michael Gambon | 2010 | $197,000 | $283,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score94.0
RT critic review count302
Rotten Tomatoes audience score92.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating8.0
IMDb votes725,339
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $135,453,140 | $194,826,472 |
| International | 2010 | $275,414,100 | $396,136,682 |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $410,867,230 | $590,963,140 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $177,892,210 | $255,867,909 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $5,765,000 | $8,291,979 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $1,681,000 | $2,417,835 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $13,533,000 | $19,464,936 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $30,315,000 | $43,603,009 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $37,926,879 | $54,551,412 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $267,113,089 | $384,197,080 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $15,000,000 | $21,574,967 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $18,750,000 (est) | $26,968,709 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $40,067,000 | $57,629,615 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $5,357,000 | $7,705,140 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $3,000,000 | $4,314,993 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $82,174,000 | $118,193,425 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $184,939,089 | $266,003,655 |
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