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1999148 minDrama, Romance, History

Anna and the King

Is Anna and the King a Hit or Flop?

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Is Anna and the King worth watching? With a rating of 6.77/10, this Drama, Romance, History film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Anna and the King Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Jodie Foster
Jodie FosterAnna
Chow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-FatKing Mongkut
Bai Ling
Bai LingTuptim
Tom Felton
Tom FeltonLouis
Syed Alwi
Syed AlwiThe Kralahome
Randall Duk Kim
Randall Duk KimGeneral Alak
Lim Kay Siu
Lim Kay SiuPrince Chowfa
Melissa Campbell
Melissa CampbellPrincess Fa-Ying
Keith Chin
Keith ChinPrince Chulalongkorn
Mano Maniam
Mano ManiamMoonshee

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Is Anna and the King worth watching?

Anna and the King has received mixed reviews with a 6.77/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Romance, History movies.

Is Anna and the King hit or flop?

Anna and the King has received average ratings (6.77/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Anna and the King?

Anna and the King is a Drama, Romance, History movie that 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 ...

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Critic Reviews

CinemaSerfAug 28, 2023
★ 6

This is a great looking film; the beautiful photography (Malaysia not Thailand) is stunning and George Fenton's sympathetic score helps create a stylish setting for this retelling of the story about an English widow - played here by Jodie Foster - who takes up a position as governess to the children (and wives) of King Mongkut of Siam (Chow Yun-Fat). This story departs pretty drastically from the original text and turns into more of a sentimental love story tempered by treasonous activities from within the King's extended family. The principle performances are both gentle and sensitive, though Jodie Foster's accent is a little forced, and Bill Stewart puts in a good effort as the dodgy British trader "Mycroft Kincaid". It is just too far removed from the original for me, but I'd watch it again....