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The King and I

1956 · 133 min · Romance

In 1860s Siam, a widowed British governess arrives to tutor the many children of the proud, headstrong king, and the two clash and connect across a gulf of culture and custom. A beloved, lavish musical.

Why it’s here

A Siam-set musical built around the court of King Mongkut and Anna Leonowens.

Runtime
133 min
Genre
Romance · History · Drama
Mood
romantic · thoughtful · uplifting
Entry
some context
Best for
film history
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