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Anna and the King
The movie tells the true story of Anna Leonowens' experiences as a governess to the children of an eccentric Asian king as well as the romance between the King of Siam and the British schoolteacher.
3 January 1967, London, England, UK
7 December 1942, Liverpool, England, UK
24 September 1943
22 September 1987, Epsom, Surrey, England, UK
4 June 1927, London, England, UK
16 October 1947
January 23, 2003
... the pacing of the film is slow enough to make the typical Merchant-Ivory production feel like a Nine Inch Nails videoJanuary 01, 2000
Nothing special, nothing particularly heartwarming.January 01, 2000
Tennant seems genuinely unsure what mood he's striving for here.January 29, 2003
A deliberate retelling of 'The King and I' without the musical interludes. 'Anna and the King' is a slow, but ultimately rewarding period drama.October 06, 2005
A grand retelling of an iconic story.July 23, 2007
Handsome and well-appointed ... but still one of the most boring films in recent memory.January 01, 2000
Lush, beautifully shot, but quite draggy.July 02, 2004
The third major screen version of the story, has much to recommend it.January 01, 2000
It is pleasant, occasionally amusing -- and often dull.January 01, 2000
Serve as a slap in the face.January 01, 2000
Close, but no cigar.December 21, 2010
Intense, mature version of The King and I.