PG-13

Anna and the King

1999 • 148 min • Drama · Romance · History

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Synopsis

The story of the romance between the King of Siam (now Thailand) and the widowed British school teacher Anna Leonowens during the 1860s. Anna teaches the children and becomes romanced by the King. She convinces him that a man can be loved by just one woman.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

836 reviews

68 Audience · 836 · 100%

Set in 1860s Siam, a strong-willed British schoolteacher is hired by the King to modernize his country and educate his many children. Their unlikely bond grows as she challenges his traditions and he grapples with outside threats to his kingdom.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Historical violence including battle scenes and executions
Some intense emotional moments
The power dynamics in the King's many relationships

What it models well

Cross-cultural understanding
Importance of education
Courage in conviction
Leadership and progress

Talk about it after

Different cultural customs and traditions
The role of women in different societies
Colonialism and its impact
Balancing tradition with progress

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