The King and I (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1999, The King and I is a drama, family, animation and romance film directed by Richard Rich, running about 87 minutes. “The All New Animated Family Spectacular Adapted From The Musical By Rodgers And Hammerstein” — 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 Miranda Richardson as Anna Leonowens (voice), Martin Vidnovic as The King of Siam (voice), Ian Richardson as The Kralahome (voice) and Darrell Hammond as Master Little (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The King and I has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 (1999)?
- In US, The King and I is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, animation and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King and I?
- The King and I stars Miranda Richardson, Martin Vidnovic, Ian Richardson, Darrell Hammond and Christiane Noll.
- When was The King and I released?
- The King and I was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.