The King and I
The King and I
The King and I
- G
- 2h 14m
- 1956
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Featuring Yul Brynner’s 1956 Best Actor OSCAR®-winning performance and the unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein® score, this beloved classic is based on the real story of English school teacher Anna Leonowens (Deborah Kerr), who comes to teach at the royal court in Siam. Though she finds herself at odds with the stubborn monarch (Brynner), over time, Anna and the king begin to fall in love.
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© 1956 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.
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age 8+Common Sense Says
A boisterous, big-costumed classic musical.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this film characterizes the ancient Asian culture of Siam (now Thailand) as backward and sexist. The king has dozens of wives and hundreds of children, which may bewilder kids. Also confusing, the roles of the main Thai characters are played by white and Latino Americans. But the story's music and enchanting characters are perfect for kids, who are likely to see the king's poor grasp of English as endearing and fun. But older children and adults may find the portrayal of the king racist.
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Additional Info
- Genre:Family
- Release Date:June 28, 1956
- Languages:English
- Captions:English, Spanish
- Audio Format:5.1
- Screen Pass Eligible:Yes
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