# The King and I (1956)

> A headstrong English governess and a powerful Siamese king find affection and mutual challenge amid palace politics, cultural difference, and spectacular musical pageantry.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9998

## Facts

- Runtime: 133 min
- Genres: Romance, History, Drama
- Director: Walter Lang
- Cast: Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders, Rex Thompson, Carlos Rivas, Patrick Adiarte
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049408/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: romantic, witty, opulent, classic movie night, musical marathon

## Synopsis

A widow finds unexpected love and purpose in a foreign land, challenging tradition and her own heart.

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