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The King and I

Name: The King and I
Director: Walter Lang
Genre: Romance, History, Drama
Released: 1956-06-29
Duration: 133 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders

1956 · 2h 13m · Romance, History, Drama

IMDb 7.4 Metacritic 72 RT 93%

Watch it. This is a lush, beautifully crafted classic that earns its 93% RT score with sweeping romance, sharp dialogue, and genuine chemistry between leads. It's the kind of elegant, character-driven drama that's perfect for a satisfying night in.

Plot

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.

Director: Walter Lang

Cast: Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders

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