Plot
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.
Written by
Anna Leonowens, Steve Meerson, Peter Krikes
Directed by
Andy Tennant
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Lawrence Bender Productions, Fox 2000 Pictures
Languages
English, Español
Awards
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 14 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
40,263
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
56
Popularity
NA