The King's Speech

Who it's for

The film shows Bertie's stammer as something that causes public humiliation and private shame, starting with the painful 1925 Wembley speech, which validates anyone whose voice freezes under pressure.

Feelings it meets

• Anxiety
• Self-Worth
• Perfectionism
• Family Roles
• Shame

What it is

Tom Hooper's 2010 historical drama, written by David Seidler, follows Prince Albert, Duke of York (Colin Firth), who has a severe stammer. His wife Elizabeth persuades him to see Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), an Australian speech therapist, and the two develop a close friendship through their sessions.

Where to find it

Rent or buy on major digital stores. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.

Before you start

Heads up: Childhood mistreatment; strong language.

Age: R (later PG-13 edit with muted language; UK 12A)

And if it is a fear you would dispel, the seat of that fear is in your heart and not in the hand of the feared.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Freedom”