The Most Historically Accurate Hollywood Films

The King's Speech

Director Tom Hooper's heartwarming take on King George VI's struggle in overcoming a speech impediment won four Oscars. Though some of the film's events were exaggerated, they were, for the most part, still historically accurate. The film follows the unique relationship between the King and his specialist, and the trials they underwent in doing away with his stutter in order to successfully give a radio broadcast.

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