Prime VideoThe King and I (1999)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.5
Overview
Widowed Welsh mother Anna Loenowens 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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Widowed Welsh mother Anna Loenowens 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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict and resolution champion progressive values by depicting a strong female protagonist who challenges patriarchal traditions and promotes education, leading to the King's gradual embrace of more enlightened and humane principles within his society.
The movie features a naturally diverse cast due to its historical setting in Siam, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative subtly explores cultural differences and challenges traditional perspectives, promoting understanding without explicitly critiquing traditional identities in a negative light.
Secondary
The film portrays Siamese culture and its Buddhist foundations with respect for tradition and dignity. While it explores the King's autocratic rule and cultural practices, it does not condemn the faith itself, but rather focuses on cultural exchange and the King's journey of understanding.
Anna, the protagonist, embodies Christian values of education, individual dignity, and compassion, which are largely affirmed by the narrative as positive influences, even when clashing with local customs.
The animated film 'The King and I' (1999) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its storyline centers on heterosexual relationships and cultural dynamics, with no elements pertaining to queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1999 animated film "The King and I" adapts the well-known musical and historical accounts. All major characters, such as Anna Leonowens, the King of Siam, and their respective children, retain their established genders from the source material and historical record.
The animated film's characters are visually depicted consistent with their established canonical and historical races. There are no instances where a character established as one race is portrayed on screen as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
3.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.4
5.4
Critic Ratings
1.3
2.9
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