Anna and the King of Siam
Seen it?1946 | 128 min | Drama, Romance, History
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won 2 Oscars and it earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The King and I or Sense and Sensibility, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1946: an older pace and style.
In 1862, a young Englishwoman becomes royal tutor in Siam and befriends the King.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Oscars: Best Cinematography, Black-and-White, Best Art Direction, Black and White. Also nominated for 3 more Oscars. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Cromwell
- Irene DunneAnna Owens
- Rex HarrisonKing Mongkut
- Linda DarnellTuptim
- Lee J. CobbKralahome
- Gale SondergaardLady Thiang
- Mikhail RasumnyAlak
- Dennis HoeySir Edward
- Tito RenaldoPrince Chulalongkorn (as a boy)
- Richard LyonLouis Owens
- John AbbottPhya Phrom