The King and I (1956): movie guide

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 group of European diplomats who must change their opinions about the King.

Cast highlights

The King and I features Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders, Rex Thompson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1956-06-29. Runtime: 133 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (422 votes). Genres: Romance, History, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The King and I?

The King and I is listed as Romance, History, Drama on TMDB.

How long is The King and I?

The King and I runs about 133 minutes.

Who stars in The King and I?

Cast highlights include Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders, Rex Thompson.

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