The King and I (1956)
Kernel Score: 79% · 395 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Romance, History, Drama
Released: 1956-06-29
Runtime: 133 minutes
Where to watch The King and I
- Stream: BroadwayHD
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
The King and I parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that this classic G-rated musical touches on polygamy and cultural clashes within a royal household.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Walter Lang
Cast
- Deborah Kerr as Anna Leonowens
- Yul Brynner as King Mongkut of Siam
- Rita Moreno as Tuptim
- Martin Benson as Kralahome
- Terry Saunders as Lady Thiang
- Rex Thompson as Louis Leonowens
- Patrick Adiarte as Prince Chulalongkorn
- Alan Mowbray as Sir John Hay
- Carlos Rivas as Lun Tha
- Geoffrey Toone as Sir Edward Ramsay
The King and I FAQ
Is The King and I good?
The King and I has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 395 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The King and I?
In the US you can stream The King and I on BroadwayHD and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The King and I OK for kids?
The King and I is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that this classic G-rated musical touches on polygamy and cultural clashes within a royal household.
What movies are like The King and I?
If you liked The King and I, try Persuasion, The Theory of Everything, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans and Purple Hearts.