
The King and I
“More than your eyes have ever seen… More than your heart has ever known!”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Writers
- Oscar Hammerstein II, Margaret Landon, Ernest Lehman
- Producers
- Charles Brackett, Darryl F. Zanuck
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently asked questions
What is The King and I rated?
The King and I has an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 412 votes.
Who directed The King and I?
The King and I was directed by Walter Lang.
When was The King and I released?
The King and I was released in 1956.






















