The King and I (1999)

13% of critics liked it
(24 reviews)
58% of users liked it
(19,658 ratings)

A brand new full-length animated feature film based on the musical. An all-star cast of voices introduces us to the beloved characters of THE KING AND I. Miranda Richardson is Anna (with her songs sung by Christiane Noll); Martin Vidnovic (Lun Tha in the 1977 Broadway revival) is the voice of the… More A brand new full-length animated feature film based on the musical. An all-star cast of voices introduces us to the beloved characters of THE KING AND I. Miranda Richardson is Anna (with her songs sung by Christiane Noll); Martin Vidnovic (Lun Tha in the 1977 Broadway revival) is the voice of the King; Saturday Night Lives Darrell Hammond plays the all-new character Master Little and Ian Richardson is the voice of the dastardly Kralahome. Under the direction of Disney veteran animator Richard Rich, the animated version of THE KING AND I represents a delightful marriage of the most innovative animation technology available with the timeless songs considered to be the finest Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II ever wrote.

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Richard Rich
Written By: Jacqueline Feather, Peter Bakalian, David Seidler
Genres: Animation, Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts

In Theaters: Mar 19, 1999 Wide
On DVD: Jul 3, 1999
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Critic Reviews

Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
OK for kids, but a waste of time; classic is best.
Maria Garcia, Film Journal International
It's cotton-candy family entertainment--all sugar and no substance.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
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.