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The King and I (1999)

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Reviews Counted: 19 Fresh: 3  Rotten:16 Average Rating: 4.1/10

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Runtime: 90 mins

Synopsis: An animated re-telling of the musical classic. English schoolteacher Anna and her son, Louis, travel to Siam in 1862 at His Majesty's request. She teaches the King's children about Western ideas while teaching the King some lessons about loyalty and friendship. Featuring songs from... An animated re-telling of the musical classic. English schoolteacher Anna and her son, Louis, travel to Siam in 1862 at His Majesty's request. She teaches the King's children about Western ideas while teaching the King some lessons about loyalty and friendship. Featuring songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1956 version. [More]

Genre: Childrens

Starring: Miranda Richardson, Ian Richardson

Director: Richard Rich
Screenwriter: Peter Bakalian, Jacqueline Feather, David Seidler
Producer: James G. Robinson, Peter Bakalian, Arthur Rankin

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May 6, 2001

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It's cotton-candy family entertainment--all sugar and no substance.

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This mildly interesting animated feature adaptation of the classic Broadway play is carried mainly by the melodic and lyrically vibrant music of Rodgers and Hammerstein.

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