Anna and the King movie poster

Anna and the King

December 16, 1999 2h 28m 6.8/10 (813 votes)

Originally released in 1999. Anna and the King is a drama/romance film. directed by Andy Tennant. With a runtime of 2h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, and Bai Ling

Synopsis

The story of the romance between the King of Siam (now Thailand) and the widowed British school teacher Anna Leonowens during the 1860s. Anna teaches the children and becomes romanced by the King. She convinces him that a man can be loved by just one woman.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 16, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 2h 28m 148 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (813 votes)
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Budget $75M Production budget
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Box Office $114M 1.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$75,000,000
Revenue
$113,996,937

Production Companies

  • Fox 2000 Pictures
  • Lawrence Bender Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anna and the King about?

The story of the romance between the King of Siam (now Thailand) and the widowed British school teacher Anna Leonowens during the 1860s. Anna teaches the children and becomes romanced by the King. ...

Who directed Anna and the King?

Anna and the King was directed by Andy Tennant.

How long is Anna and the King?

Anna and the King has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes total).

When was Anna and the King released?

Anna and the King was released on December 16, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Anna and the King?

The main cast of Anna and the King includes Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, Bai Ling, Tom Felton, Syed Alwi.

Is Anna and the King worth watching?

Anna and the King has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 813 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.