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The King's Speech

7.720101h 58mRMovieDramaHistory

The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to…

DirectorTom Hooper
WriterDavid Seidler
ProducersPaul Brett·Tim Smith

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Cast · Directed by Tom Hooper

CFColin Firth
Colin Firth
King George VI
GRGeoffrey Rush
Geoffrey Rush
Lionel Logue
HCHelena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter
Queen Elizabeth
GPGuy Pearce
Guy Pearce
King Edward VIII
TSTimothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Winston Churchill
MGMichael Gambon
Michael Gambon
King George V
JEJennifer Ehle
Jennifer Ehle
Myrtle Logue
DJDerek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Archbishop Cosmo Lang
FW
Freya Wilson
Princess Elizabeth
RMRamona Marquez
Ramona Marquez
Princess Margaret
RDRichard Dixon
Richard Dixon
Private Secretary
RPRobert Portal
Robert Portal
Equerry

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The King's Speech — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The King's Speech?

The King's Speech is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The King's Speech on Netflix?

No, The King's Speech is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+.

Is The King's Speech on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The King's Speech is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The King's Speech for free?

The King's Speech is available on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+ in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The King's Speech based on a true story?

Yes — The King's Speech is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).