Anna and the King (1999) movie poster

Anna and the King (1999)

ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 87%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 54% (RT: 52%, MC: 56) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
2h 28m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (816 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
52%
Metacritic
56
Cast
Jodie Foster as Anna
Chow Yun-Fat as King Mongkut
Bai Ling as Tuptim
Tom Felton as Louis
Syed Alwi as The Kralahome
Randall Duk Kim as General Alak
Lim Kay Siu as Prince Chowfa
Melissa Campbell as Princess Fa-Ying
Yes. 87% of real audiences liked it based on 816 votes. Critics scored it lower at 54%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
The story of the romance between the King of Siam (now Thailand) and the widowed British school teacher Anna Leonowens during the 1860s. Anna teaches the children and becomes romanced by the King. She convinces him that a man can be loved by just one woman. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Anna and the King was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Andy Tennant cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Anna and the King is a 1999 drama, romance, history film directed by Andy Tennant. The story of the romance between the King of Siam (now Thailand) and the widowed British school teacher Anna Leonowens during the 1860s. Anna teaches the children and becomes romanced by the King.

She convinces him that a man can be loved by just one woman. The film has been rated by 816 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Anna and the King delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Anna and the King (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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