The King and I
1956, English. Directed by Walter Lang.
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Widowed Welsh mother Anna Leonowens 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Walter LangDirector
- Deborah KerrAnna Leonowens
- Yul BrynnerKing Mongkut of Siam
- Rita MorenoTuptim
- Martin BensonKralahome
- Terry SaundersLady Thiang
- Rex ThompsonLouis Leonowens
- Carlos RivasLun Tha
- Patrick AdiartePrince Chulalongkorn
- Alan MowbrayJohn Hay
- Geoffrey TooneEdward Ramsay
- Jadin WongAmazon (uncredited)
- Jean WongAmazon (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 29 June 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ernest Lehman
- Budget
- $4.6M
- Box office
- $21M
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What The King and I is based on
The King and I is based on Anna and the King of Siam, a 1944 biographical novel by Margaret Landon and The King and I, a dramatico-musical work.
Biographical novel · 1944
Anna and the King of Siam
By Margaret Landon
Dramatico-musical work
The King and I
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The King and I: quick answers
Is The King and I worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 422 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The King and I?
The King and I runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does The King and I have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The King and I. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The King and I parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The King and I is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The King and I on?
The King and I isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King and I?
If you liked The King and I, try Anna and the King of Siam, Anna and the King, The Girl King.
Who directed The King and I?
The King and I (1956) was directed by Walter Lang and stars Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno.
What is The King and I based on?
The King and I is based on Anna and the King of Siam, a 1944 biographical novel by Margaret Landon and The King and I, a dramatico-musical work.