The King and I
1999, English. Directed by Richard Rich.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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The King and I is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Richard RichDirector
- Miranda RichardsonAnna Leonowens (voice)
- Martin VidnovicThe King of Siam (voice)
- Ian RichardsonThe Kralahome (voice)
- Darrell HammondMaster Little (voice)
- Christiane NollAnna Leonowens (singing voice)
- Adam WylieLouis Leonowens (voice)
- Sean SmithSir Edward Ramsay (voice)
- Kenny BakerCaptain Orton (voice)
- Ed TrottaSir Edward's Captain (voice)
- Tony PopeBurmese Emissary (voice)
- Brian TochiSoldier (voice)
- Kevin YungmanLead (voice)
Details
- Released
- 19 March 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Seidler, Jacqueline Feather, Peter Bakalian
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $12M
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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 Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 120 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The King and I?
The King and I runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King and I?
If you liked The King and I, try Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, Gay Purr-ee, Strange Magic.
Who directed The King and I?
The King and I (1999) was directed by Richard Rich and stars Miranda Richardson, Martin Vidnovic, Ian Richardson.
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.