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All teen and kid reviews for The King's Speech

Age
12
Average rating based on 81 kid and teen reviews:
  • 86% say language is an issue
  • 77% say there are positive messages
  • 70% say there are positive role models
Teen, 17 years old
April 22, 2011
 
Fantastic movie - not worthy of R rating
Don't let the R rating scare you. This movie is fantastic. Apart from a few brief scenes including intense language (though it is used in the context of the story and not out of vulgarity), this movie is absolutely appropriate for young teens. Although there is a significant amount of profanity used, these scenes are vital to the film's message and are far less worse than what I personally hear every day in school. The messages and highlights in this movie far outweigh the questionable material. PG-13 would have been a more accurate rating. Absolutely a movie worth watching.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 22, 2011
 
A great movie that isn't boring
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

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Teen, 14 years old
April 30, 2011
 
Shouldn't Have Been Rated R
First off, I think that "The King's Speech" shouldn't be rated R. PG-13 would have been fine, but it's just because of some vulgar language (including the "F-Bomb") that it was given the rating of R. Aside from that, this movie is absolutely wonderful. All of the characters are so relatable and the acting is superb. I am 14 years old and I saw it, and I think most other kids around my age could see it too. Some of the intense stuff may go over younger kids' heads so I think the youngest age to see it is 13. Such a wonderful movie, and such a wonderful message!
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Teen, 15 years old
April 19, 2011
 
Great for all audiences.
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.
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Teen, 13 years old
April 12, 2011
 
Great drama, completely fine for any teen who has heard someone cuss in their lifetime :D
The reason this is rated R is for the sole purpose of demographical audience. The movie is aimed at adults, and some adults will turn away from a movie if it has a lower MPAA rating, thinking it's a "teens' movie". This is an great historical drama and will definetely lift your spirits. As mentioned before, there's an important scene where the king lets out around 15 cuss words in one little 2 minutes, but it's for the sake of the plot. My MPAA rating: PG-13 for some strong language.
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Kid, 11 years old
April 19, 2011
 
im 11 and i just saw it, pretty good movie! WHY WAS THIS RATED R?!?!?
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Kid, 11 years old
April 12, 2011
 
this is probably the most fun I had watching a dramatic movie, the best moments are when he is being taught, priceless. It's a really funny movie, but you could still take it seriously, and the acting is fabulous. You might have a problem with the language usage, but they never use any of it in an aggressive way, it's just a method of teaching, but there are a few uses of "Bloody" in aggressive manners, The main character smokes often, but he stops the habit the more you get into the movie.
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Teen, 15 years old
February 26, 2011
 
A Triumphant Masterpiece, Completely Appropriate for Mature Kids 12+
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.
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Teen, 15 years old
April 7, 2011
 
i rate this title ON for ages 11+
The good stuff * Messages: The film has a stirring message: Our biggest limitations are the voices in our head that remind us of all of our imperfections and failures. But they're only voices, and our will is stronger than our fears. The film has some classist overtones, but they’re placed within historical context. * Role models: The three main characters serve as strong role models: Lionel Logue, though somewhat untraditional in his approach to speech therapy (at least for the movie's time period), believes in himself so much that he’s able to help others do so, too. The queen is a lesson in being supportive without condescension, and King George VI is a man not to be denied his life because of his past. What to watch out for * Violence: A character struggles with his temper, which is fueled by frustration. * Sex: A king abdicates from the throne because of his involvement with a divorcee. There are references to her “talents” behind closed doors. * Language: Strong language includes “bas-ard,” “bloody,” "t-ts," "d--n," "a-s," "h--l," and “bugger.” And in one memorable scene, a man yells out a stream of words like “s--t” and “f--k.” * Consumerism: Not an issue. * Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Some social drinking (sherry, whisky, wine).
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Teen, 13 years old
May 11, 2011
 
A very good movie, even teens would enjoy it
This is one of a few new serious movies that I've really wanted to see. It was a very good movie at that. I would only be concerned with language. The soon-to-be king has a seen where he shouts s*** and f*** repeatedly. Once the movie is over you might feel like you learned something, or may feel in spired. It's a good movie. You should watch it.
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Kid, 11 years old
March 16, 2011
 
Good Movie
I like this movie a lot. The only inappropriate part is the scene where he swears a lot. Good Movie
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Kid, 11 years old
March 26, 2011
 
The King's speech is a great movie, although some of the launguage is quite suggestive. It's teaches you the lesson of getting through you fears that bring you down, as they are only voices in your head.
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Kid, 12 years old
February 24, 2011
 
good for people above 10
great movie helena and colin were both amazing in it :) and i also liked it because its sad in parts then funny then dramatic . it deserved all the oscars it got :)
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Kid, 12 years old
February 23, 2011
 
Stammer
I liked it very much, It is a interesting and honorable story where a common man in england helps the king overcome his difficulty with speech.
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Kid, 11 years old
September 26, 2011
 
The King's Speech 101
The King's Speech is a great movie for kids 12+. The language in this movie is pretty crazy! Otherwise, this movie offers great role models and many positive messages. In my opinion, this movie should have been rated PG-13. Thanks for reading! :)
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Teen, 13 years old
April 2, 2011
 
The King's Speech was absolutely fantastic. It is honestly the best movie of 2010. This is one movie that definitely deserved that Oscar. Colin Firth was amazing. Teens will enjoy if they give it a chance. Parents, if I were you, I would let your kids see this movie because of A) This is not only a moving movie, but it educates your mind about England, the king, and even some cathedrals and B) Kids will enjoy, even though there is the one scene where King George streams out obscenities(this time the bad language actually follows the plot! 5 STARS all the way; The King's Speech has truly given me the honest, good feeling no other movie has before. BRAVO!
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Kid, 12 years old
March 15, 2011
 
If they know it, they can see it.
This movie is really good!! The reason I put 11 and up is if they klnow the word f--k. If they know that word, then they can see it. But, it is really good!!!!!! Don't not see it or your life will never be complete.
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Teen, 13 years old
November 23, 2011
 
Not really R, great film
This is a fabulous movie. It is an inspiring, touching story and all of the actors are fantastic. This film is not quite worthy of its R rating. If you let your children see PG-13 movies it is no more inappropriate. All of the cursing clearly makes sense for where it is, and it is not suggested that those words should be used every day.
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Kid, 10 years old
November 10, 2011
 
Strong lauge but life lesson
great movie at 1st my mom was a bit worried i was watching a rated r movie but my dad watched some of it and said there was nothing to worry about although they say the s word and the f word other than that it is a film about life
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Kid, 10 years old
May 6, 2011
 
for Adults and teens
I LOVED it. good movie for adults and teens. Plus it has lots of srong Language.
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