Movie

The King and I

“More than your eyes have ever seen… More than your heart has ever known!”

★ 7.1(408)19562h 13m

The King and I is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The King and I

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Good to know

Director: Walter Lang
Release date: 1956-06-29
Runtime: 2h 13m
Language: English
Box office: $21,300,000
Budget: $4,550,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

The King and I — trailer

About The King and I

The King and I is a 1956 movie in the Romance, History and Drama genres, directed by Walter Lang, starring Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner and Rita Moreno. It has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 408 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The King and I in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Widowed Welsh mother Anna Leonowens becomes a governess and English tutor to the wives and many children of the stubborn King Mongkut of Siam. Anna and the King have a clash of personalities as she works to teach the royal family about the English language, customs and etiquette, and rushes to prepare a party for a group of European diplomats who must change their opinions about the King.

Cast

Deborah Kerr

Anna Leonowens

Yul Brynner

King Mongkut of Siam

Rita Moreno

Tuptim

Martin Benson

Kralahome

Terry Saunders

Lady Thiang

Rex Thompson

Louis Leonowens

Carlos Rivas

Lun Tha

Patrick Adiarte

Prince Chulalongkorn

Alan Mowbray

Sir John Hay

Geoffrey Toone

Sir Edward Ramsay

Leo Abbey

Guard (uncredited)

Robert Banas

Keeper of the Dogs (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

templewidowprime ministerletterbangkok, thailandpalacemusicalpolygamybuddhabased on play or musicalmisunderstandingsingle mothertwinstutorchopsticks

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The King and I in Australia?+

In Australia, The King and I is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The King and I on Netflix?+

The King and I is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The King and I?+

The King and I has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

Who stars in The King and I?+

The King and I stars Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson and Terry Saunders.

When did The King and I come out?+

The King and I is a 1956 movie directed by Walter Lang.

What genre is The King and I?+

The King and I is Romance, History and Drama film.

Who directed The King and I?+

The King and I was directed by Walter Lang.