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The King and I

1956·Movie
2h 13min·NR
IMDb7.4Metacritic727.3Rotten Tomatoes93%83%

Where to watch

BroadwayHDBroadway HD

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The King and I fingerprint

Striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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

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.
Classic MusicalHistorical DramaCross-Cultural UnderstandingPeriod PieceFamily-FriendlyRomanticStrong PerformancesMemorable SongsVisually Rich

Crew

Directed by:
Walter Lang, Eli Dunn
Written by:
Oscar Hammerstein II, Oscar Hammerstein II, Oscar Hammerstein II
Produced by:
Charles Brackett, Darryl F. Zanuck
Composed by:
Richard Rodgers, Richard Rodgers, E. Clayton Ward

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The King and I

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The King and I legally?

BroadwayHDBroadway HD

The King and I is included with a subscription to BroadwayHD in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The King and I worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The King and I rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The King and I?

2 h 13 min

The King and I runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The King and I?

Critics83
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see The King and I much the same way.

Was The King and I a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$21 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.

What language is The King and I in?

EnglishItalianThai

It was made in English, with some Italian, Thai. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The King and I?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The King and I in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The King and I use?

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TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for The King and I, including Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Odd Friendship, Song of Prayer.