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The King and I

1999·Movie
1h 27min·G
33
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IMDb4.4Metacritic294.1Rotten Tomatoes13%41%

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A , animated movie: , but never childish, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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The All New Animated Family Spectacular Adapted From The Musical By Rodgers And Hammerstein

Widowed Welsh mother Anna Loenowens 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.
Historical MusicalEast Meets WestClash of CulturesRomance and CourtshipStrong Female LeadSocial CommentaryFamily DramaPolitically ChargedVisually Lush

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Directed by:
Richard Rich
Written by:
Jacqueline Feather, David Seidler, Margaret Landon
Produced by:
Arthur Rankin Jr., James G. Robinson, Peter Bakalian
Composed by:
Richard Rodgers, William Kidd

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The King and I

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Where can I stream The King and I?

PrimePlex

In the United States, The King and I streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The King and I worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 4.4, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 29). Audiences rate it higher (42 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is The King and I okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The King and I good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The King and I?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was The King and I a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$12 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 48% of its budget.

What tropes does The King and I use?

Painful RhymeScenery PornWhite Man's BurdenThe Mourning AfterMooningCovert PervertOdd FriendshipEnding by AscendingDance of RomanceOur Nudity Is DifferentCatch the ConscienceBarefoot Povertyand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Painful Rhyme, Scenery Porn, and White Man's Burden.