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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.4/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 93% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 72/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.1/10422 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 77 | 100% |
Key crew
- Walter LangDirector
- Ernest LehmanScreenplay
- Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer
- Richard RodgersOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- 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)
- Jean WongAmazon (uncredited)
Movies like The King and I
80
75
70
66
62
66
62
85
84
84
83
83