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6.8 / 10(843 votes)IMDbPG-1319992h 28m$114M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Anna and the King

Synopsis

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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

ANNA AND THE KING MOVIE TRAILER "English"

Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-02

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 16, 1999

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 23, 2005

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.52x ROI)

Production Budget

$75M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$114M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.52x

+$39M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $75MWorldwide: $114M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Andy Tennant
Screenplay & Story
Steve Meerson, Peter Krikes
Original Score
George Fenton, Robert Kraft
Original Title
Anna and the King
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Mandarin, Spanish, English, Thai
Runtime
2h 28m
Production Budget
$75M
Worldwide Gross
$114M
Production Studios
Fox 2000 Pictures, Lawrence Bender Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Andy Tennant

Screenplay & Story

Steve Meerson, Peter Krikes, Anna Leonowens

Original Score & Music

George Fenton, Robert Kraft

Director of Photography

Caleb Deschanel

Film Editing

Roger Bondelli

Producers

Lawrence Bender, Ed Elbert

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Anna Leonowens

Department Leadership Roster

Lawrence Bender

Lawrence Bender

Producer

Ed Elbert

Producer

Roger Bondelli

Editor

Luciana Arrighi

Production Design

Jenny Beavan

Jenny Beavan

Costume Design

Andy Tennant

Andy Tennant

Director

Steve Meerson

Screenplay

Peter Krikes

Screenplay

George Fenton

George Fenton

Original Music Composer

Robert Kraft

Robert Kraft

Original Music Composer

Caleb Deschanel

Caleb Deschanel

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Anna and the King.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anna and the King

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Anna and the King 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 directed Anna and the King?

Anna and the King was directed by Andy Tennant.

Who stars in Anna and the King?

The principal cast of Anna and the King includes Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, Bai Ling, Tom Felton, Syed Alwi.

When was Anna and the King released and how long is it?

Anna and the King was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.

What was the box office and production budget of Anna and the King?

Anna and the King had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $114M at the worldwide box office (1.52 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Anna and the King?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Anna and the King was composed by George Fenton, Robert Kraft.

Is Anna and the King based on a book or true story?

Anna and the King is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anna Leonowens".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Anna and the King?

Anna and the King holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).