The King and I

Name: The King and I
Director: Walter Lang
Genre: Romance, History, Drama
Released: 1956
Duration: 2 h 13 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders

More than your eyes have ever seen… More than your heart has ever known!

19562h 13m7.1(412 votes)

RomanceHistoryDrama

Synopsis

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 prepa…

The King and I (1956) is a romance, history, and drama film directed by Walter Lang. It stars Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, and Rita Moreno. The film runs for 2 hours 13 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 412 votes.

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Director

Walter Lang

Cast

Deborah Kerr

Anna Leonowens

Yul Brynner

King Mongkut of Siam

Rita Moreno

Tuptim

Martin Benson

Kralahome

Terry Saunders

Lady Thiang

Rex Thompson

Louis Leonowens

Carlos Rivas

Lun Tha

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Who stars in The King and I?

The King and I stars Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, and Martin Benson, and was directed by Walter Lang.

How long is The King and I?

The King and I has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes.

When did The King and I come out?

The King and I was released in 1956.

What genre is The King and I?

The King and I is a romance, history, and drama film.

Is The King and I worth watching?

The King and I holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.