The King and I
The All New Animated Family Spectacular Adapted From The Musical By Rodgers And Hammerstein
1999 • 87 min • Animation · Family · Music · Romance
Synopsis
Widowed Welsh mother Anna Loenowens becomes a governess and English tutor to the wives and many children of the stubborn King Mongkut of Siam. Anna and the King have a clash of personalities as she works to teach the royal family about the English language, customs and etiquette, and rushes to prepare a party for a group of European diplomats who must change their opinions about the King.
Our family guide
Best from age 5- 54 Audience · 118 · 100%
Widowed Welsh teacher Anna travels to Siam to educate the King's many children. Despite cultural clashes and stubborn personalities, Anna and the King grow to understand and respect each other. The film explores themes of tradition versus modernity and cultural exchange.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Brief moments of peril and magical threats
- Some traditional views on women are presented
- A character is banished
What it models well
- Cultural understanding
- Importance of education
- Breaking down barriers
- Respect for others
Talk about it after
- Different cultures and customs
- The role of women in society
- Dealing with loss and change
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Top billed cast
Director: Richard Rich • Crew: David Seidler, Peter Bakalian, Jacqueline Feather
Miranda Richardson
Anna Leonowens (voice)
Martin Vidnovic
The King of Siam (voice)
Ian Richardson
The Kralahome (voice)
Darrell Hammond
Master Little (voice)
Christiane Noll
Anna Leonowens (singing voice)
Adam Wylie
Louis Leonowens (voice)
Sean Smith
Sir Edward Ramsay (voice)
Kenny Baker
Captain Orton (voice)
Ed Trotta
Sir Edward's Captain (voice)
Tony Pope
Burmese Emissary (voice)
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The King and I (1999) - Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.4/10 (118)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Box office
- $12,000,000
- IMDb
- tt0160429
