I thought this movie was going to be so boring the moment the movie started. I was proved wrong! I loved this movie and Geoffrey Rush acted so well! The movie could be really boring for young kids, but kids nine and older will like it a bit more then 8-. Colin Firth (The Duke of York then to king) doesn't stutter as much when is angry. So, he talks clearly when he swears, and he says a good amount of swear words. Overall- It should be PG-13 Maybe even PG, Not R. He just swears throught the movie like bloody etc. mild language He just goes on a rampage saying f--- bas---- etc. I reccommend this movie -Coffeeguy

This movie is one of the best movies I've ever seen in a theater. It shows positive messages of Lionel Logue helping the King get his voice ready for the speech he must do. A problem is, King Bertie has some disabilities in his speaking. The main reason it was rated R was for a scene where Lionel tries a method of getting Bertie to speak and not stammer, by swearing. Of course, Bertie is only using it to help, not to destruct it. It shouldn't have been rated R just for something as harmless as this. At the end, Lionel helps him out during his speech and they become best friends.

Why this movie is rated "R" is beyond me. This is a PG-13 movie that your 12 year old should be able to see. The "R" is probably due to couple of scenes where the "F" word is repeatedly spoken. But mind you it is not gratuituous cursing. It is used to demonstrate an improtnat point of the movie. The positive messages in this movie far outweigh the fould language concerns. One of the best message movies about perserverance in overcoming personal obstacles. Also a history lesson. Excellent film.

This movie is beyond excellent. My son is two weeks shy of 12 and proclaimed it the best movie he's ever seen. Some context - he doesn't watch any violent movies....in fact he doesn't watch many movies at all and did not grow up with cartoons or other typical kid-television. Not sure how that effects his appraisal of it - but just want you to know we're not dealing with a kid who is jaded by seeing lots of violence and/or swearing and/or sexual situation in any context. Not one moment of boredom from either of us. I wish for more movies like this - easy enough for the kids to understand without endless explanation, yet challenging enough to have wonderful conversations for days.

This was a very well acted movie and FAR more interesting and enlightening than a lot of violent garbage rated merely "PG". As other reviewers have pointed out, the "R" rating is simply for a scene in which profanity is used in the context of avoiding stuttering; it is not real profanity. A simple explanation to any teen would suffice in dealing with that. Even some mature tweens would be able to handle it. If you do go with the kids, it's an opportunity to talk about a number of interesting themes. But mostly you will be enthralled with the characters. (side note: some historians have quibbled with some portrayals, e.g., of Winston Churchill, but that's a bit beside the point).

The King's Speech is the best film to be released in 2010. Not only does the film supply empowering messages of self-confidence and perserverance to overcome obstacles, it is also acted to perfection with phenomenal performances by Colin Firth (who is all but guaranteed to win Best Actor for this role), Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter (both of whom are nominated for Supporting Actor and Actress Oscars). The film is very historically accurate but is also incessantly charming with witty, funny dialogue and characters who we know well without having met them. All of the actors in the film are perfectly cast and speak every line they are given with such fantastic feeling that you can't help but be drawn completely into the film. The film is funny without being a comedy, and it is dramatic without ever feeling heavy. Both of these are admirable feats in their own right. The only reason that the film was rated R (the fact that it was rated R in itself is an atrocity) is because of one scene (acted completely for comedic effect) where Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush utter a string of swears in order to understand why Firth's incapacitating stutter occurs. The scene was brilliant and there is worse language in PG-13 rated buddy comedies. Do not let the unfair rating turn you off this brilliant drama that every teenager and even mature tweens should see. The film is a true work of art and provides positive messages that any kid should learn from.

Is a great choice providing your children have the self control to not curse themselves. The messages are well worth the foul language. We are studying the 1920's in our homeschooling and this was a great historical boost to their awareness of englands royals and life in england during that time period. Streets still shared by cars and the occasional wagons, radio and film as new challenging creations impacting the world. Great examples of individual perseverance, compassion and honor. So glad I took the boys!

Great message. Great morals. It is rated R because of the cussing. I would rather my children watch this, than many PG13 shows that are too sexual, violent etc.