


Film · Released
The King and I
“More than your eyes have ever seen… More than your heart has ever known!”
The King and I at a glance
The King and I is a 1956 romance and history film, running 2h 13m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on ITVX Premium.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1956-06-29
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Genres
- Romance, History, Drama
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 422 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmWidowed 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.
Cast
14 names
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)Questions about The King and I
Quick answersWhere can I watch The King and I in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The King and I is listed on ITVX Premium. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The King and I suitable for children?
The King and I is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The King and I about?
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…
How long is The King and I?
The King and I runs for 2h 13m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The King and I trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play THE KING AND I (1956) TRAILER PRECEDED BY 20TH CENTURY-FOX CINEMASCOPE 55 FANFARE INTRODUCTION without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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