Anna and the King (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, Anna and the King is a drama, romance and history film directed by Andy Tennant, running about 148 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of the romance between the King of Siam (now Thailand) and the widowed British school teacher Anna Leonowens during the 1860s. Anna teaches the children and becomes romanced by the King. She convinces him that a man can be loved by just one woman.
Who’s in it. Anna and the King stars Jodie Foster as Anna, Chow Yun-fat as King Mongkut, Bai Ling as Tuptim and Tom Felton as Louis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Anna and the King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $114M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Anna and the King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anna and the King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anna and the King (1999)?
- In US, Anna and the King is available to 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 Anna and the King worth watching?
- Anna and the King holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anna and the King?
- Anna and the King stars Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-fat, Bai Ling, Tom Felton and Syed Alwi.