The King and I (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1956, The King and I is a drama, adventure, romance and music film directed by Walter Lang, running about 133 minutes. “More than your eyes have ever seen… More than your heart has ever known!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The King and I stars Deborah Kerr as Anna Leonowens, Yul Brynner as King Mongkut of Siam, Rita Moreno as Tuptim and Martin Benson as Kralahome, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The King and I has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $21.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Broadway HD Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King and I page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King and I tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King and I (1956)?
- In US, The King and I is available to stream on YouTube TV and Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The King and I worth watching?
- The King and I holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The King and I?
- The King and I stars Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson and Terry Saunders.
- When was The King and I released?
- The King and I was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.