The King and I
"More than your eyes have ever seen… More than your heart has ever known!"
Originally released in 1956. The King and I is a romance/history film. directed by Walter Lang. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, and Rita Moreno
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 prepare a party for a group of European diplomats who must change their opinions about the King.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 29, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (394 votes)
Budget
$4.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$21.3M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Deborah Kerr
as Anna Leonowens
Yul Brynner
as King Mongkut of Siam
Rita Moreno
as Tuptim
Martin Benson
as Kralahome
Terry Saunders
as Lady Thiang
Rex Thompson
as Louis Leonowens
Patrick Adiarte
as Prince Chulalongkorn
Alan Mowbray
as Sir John Hay
Carlos Rivas
as Lun Tha
Geoffrey Toone
as Sir Edward Ramsay
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,550,000
- Revenue
- $21,300,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The King and I?
The King and I was directed by Walter Lang.
How long is The King and I?
The King and I has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was The King and I released?
The King and I was released on June 29, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The King and I?
The main cast of The King and I includes Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders.
Is The King and I worth watching?
The King and I has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 394 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.