The King and I
“The All New Animated Family Spectacular Adapted From The Musical By Rodgers And Hammerstein”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The King and I (1999) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Miranda Richardson
Anna Leonowens (voice)
Martin Vidnovic
The King of Siam (voice)
Ian Richardson
The Kralahome (voice)
Darrell Hammond
Master Little (voice)
Christiane Noll
Anna Leonowens (singing voice)
Adam Wylie
Louis Leonowens (voice)
Sean Smith
Sir Edward Ramsay (voice)
Kenny Baker
Captain Orton (voice)
Ed Trotta
Sir Edward's Captain (voice)
Tony Pope
Burmese Emissary (voice)
Brian Tochi
Soldier (voice)
Kevin Yungman
Lead (voice)
Allen D. Hong
Prince Chululongkorn (voice)
David Burnham
Prince Chululongkorn (singing voice)
Armi Arabe Abiera
Tuptim (voice)
Tracy Venner Warren
Tuptim (singing voice)
James Fujii
First Wife (voice)
Alexandra Lai
Princess Ying (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.48x
-$13M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Bakalian, Jacqueline Feather, David Seidler
- Original Score
- William Kidd, Richard Rodgers
- Original Title
- The King and I
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12M
- Production Studios
- NEST Family Entertainment, Rich Animation Studios, Morgan Creek Entertainment, Rankin/Bass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rich
Peter Bakalian, Jacqueline Feather, David Seidler, Arthur Rankin Jr., Oscar Hammerstein II, Margaret Landon
William Kidd, Richard Rodgers
Joe Campana, Paul Murphy
Peter Bakalian, James G. Robinson, Arthur Rankin Jr., Gary Barber, Robert Mandell
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Rich
Director
Peter Bakalian
Screenplay
Jacqueline Feather
Screenplay
David Seidler
Screenplay
Peter Bakalian
Producer
James G. Robinson
Producer
Joe Campana
Editor
Paul Murphy
Editor
Helena Collins-Liuag
Production Design
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
William Kidd
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
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The King and I.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The King and I.
Prime Video - Family Movies
Curated list of Family on Prime Video (US). Updated frequently. Last updated October 14, 2026.
Prime Video - Animation Movies
Curated list of Animation on Prime Video (US). Updated frequently. Last updated October 14, 2026.
Abstrusest 2
Musicals
Every film Wikidata tags as a musical film.
list_Animation
Movies categorized under Animation
list_Music
Movies categorized under Music
Similar Titles to The King and I
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.9
6.5
7.4
6.5
6.6
6.5
6.5
7.2
8.5
1.0
7.7
8.0
6.7
6.4
6.6
6.0
6.4
More Like The King and I
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
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 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 directed The King and I?
The King and I was directed by Richard Rich.
Who stars in The King and I?
The principal cast of The King and I includes Miranda Richardson, Martin Vidnovic, Ian Richardson, Darrell Hammond, Christiane Noll.
When was The King and I released and how long is it?
The King and I was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of The King and I?
The King and I had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $12M at the worldwide box office (0.48 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The King and I?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King and I was composed by William Kidd, 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: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).