Anna and the King (1999)
PG-13 17 Dec 1999 • Drama, History, Romance • 2h 28m
This is the story of Anna Leonowens, the English schoolteacher who came to Siam in the 1860s to teach the children of King Mongkut. She becomes involved in his affairs, from the tragic plight of a young concubine to trying to forge an alliance with Britain to a war with Burma that is orchestrated by Britain. In the meantime, a subtle romance develops between them.
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Language:
English, Thai, French
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 14 nominations total
Country:
United States
Metacritic Score:
56
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Box Office Total:
$39,263,420