The King and I(2018)
The King and I Synopsis
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.
The King and I (2018) is a drama and music film directed by Gary Halvorson, released on November 29, 2018 with a runtime of 2h 39m. It stars Kelli O'Hara, Ken Watanabe, Ruthie Ann Miles and Dean John-Wilson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary Halvorson
- Writers:
- Oscar Hammerstein II, Oscar Hammerstein II
- Status:
- Released
The King and I (2018) Trailer
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The King and I Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kelli O'Hara
as Anna Leonowens
Ken Watanabe
as The King of Siam
Ruthie Ann Miles
as Lady Thiang
Dean John-Wilson
as Lun Tha
Na Young Jeon
as Tuptim
Takao Osawa
as The Kralahome
- Paul Benedict Sarte
Paul Benedict Sarte
as The Royal Children
Key crew
Directed by Gary Halvorson, written by Oscar Hammerstein II and Oscar Hammerstein II.
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The King and I Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 10 ratings.
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Who stars in The King and I?
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The main cast of The King and I (2018) includes Kelli O'Hara, Ken Watanabe, Ruthie Ann Miles, Dean John-Wilson and Na Young Jeon. The film was directed by Gary Halvorson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King and I released?
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The King and I was released on November 29, 2018 and runs for 2h 39m.
Is The King and I worth watching?
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The King and I (2018) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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