

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.
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The King and I on screen | 2018 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-01
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November 29, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Hammerstein II
- Original Score
- Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II
- Original Title
- The King and I
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson
Oscar Hammerstein II
Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II
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Oscar Hammerstein II
Screenplay
Catherine Zuber
Costume Design
Gary Halvorson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King and I
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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 Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in The King and I?
The principal cast of The King and I includes Kelli O'Hara, Ken Watanabe, Ruthie Ann Miles, Dean John-Wilson, Na Young Jeon.
When was The King and I released and how long is it?
The King and I was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The King and I?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King and I was composed by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II.



















