The King and I

The King and I

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

Directed by Walter Lang

Produced by 20th Century Fox

1956133 min7.1 / 10

A lavish musical romance about cultural clash and mutual respect between a widowed English governess and an autocratic Siamese king, built on spectacle, warmth, and the transformative power of education and understanding.

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.

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  • Does The King and I end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is The King and I easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is The King and I scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The King and I violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The King and I sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity61

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Surprise50

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Love72

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