Film · 1999

Anna and the King

Name: Anna and the King
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Released: 1999-12-17
Duration: 148 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, Tom Felton, Bai Ling, Randall Duk Kim

Directed by Andy Tennant · starring Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat and Tom Felton

2 h 28 min
12
Comedy · Drama · History
USA
Released in the UK 16 December 1999

8.1 Users5 votes

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Synopsis

English school teacher Anna Leonowens has traveled to Siam to educate the fifty-eight children of King Mongkut. If she has preconceived notions about the East, the King has similar notions about the West. But amid the danger of growing political unrest, their respect for each other slowly turns into something more.

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Runtime: 148 min2 hours and 28 minutes
Budget: $75mFox 2000 Pictures
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is Anna and the King?: 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes).
When was Anna and the King released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 16 December 1999.
Who directed Anna and the King?: Andy Tennant.
Who is in Anna and the King?: It stars Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, Tom Felton and Bai Ling.
Where can I watch Anna and the King?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Disney+ and on rent on Apple TV.

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Cast

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Director: Andy Tennant
Writers: Steve Meerson
Producers: Lawrence Bender, Jon Jashni

Reviews

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Awards

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Academy Awards (Oscars) 2000 2 nominations
Golden Globes 2000 2 nominations

Soundtrack

All 3 songs

How Can I Not Love YouLyric, George Fenton, Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, Robert Kraft Spotify
Jade CongSimon Rowland, Jones
Daisy, DaisyWords, Harry Dacre