The King and I
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Synopsis
Widowed Welsh mother Anna Leonowens 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.
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Deborah Kerr
Anna Leonowens
Yul Brynner
King Mongkut of Siam
Rita Moreno
Tuptim
Martin Benson
Kralahome
Terry Saunders
Lady Thiang
Rex Thompson
Louis Leonowens
Carlos Rivas
Lun Tha
Patrick Adiarte
Prince Chulalongkorn
Alan Mowbray
John Hay
Geoffrey Toone
Edward Ramsay
Jadin Wong
Amazon (uncredited)
Jean Wong
Amazon (uncredited)
Michiko Iseri
Angel (uncredited)
Charles Irwin
Captain Orton (uncredited)
Dale Ishimoto
Crewman (uncredited)
Marni Nixon
Anna Leonowens (singing voice) (uncredited)
Diane Gump
Dancer (uncredited)
Kanna Ishu
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
March 23, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.68x
+$16.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Lehman
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman, Richard Rodgers
- Original Title
- The King and I
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Thai
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.3M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lang
Ernest Lehman, Oscar Hammerstein II, Margaret Landon
Alfred Newman, Richard Rodgers
Leon Shamroy
Robert L. Simpson
Charles Brackett, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lang
Director
Charles Brackett
Producer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Ernest Lehman
Screenplay
Irene Sharaff
Costume Design
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Richard Rodgers
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King and I
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The King and I about?
Widowed Welsh mother Anna Leonowens 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 directed The King and I?
The King and I was directed by Walter Lang.
Who stars in The King and I?
The principal cast of The King and I includes Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders.
When was The King and I released and how long is it?
The King and I was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of The King and I?
The King and I had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $21.3M at the worldwide box office (4.68 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The King and I?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King and I was composed by Alfred Newman, Richard Rodgers.
Is The King and I based on a book or true story?
The King and I is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margaret Landon", Book: "Oscar Hammerstein II".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The King and I?
The King and I holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).