The King and I

GUnited States rating19991h 27mAnimation, Family, Music
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A widowed mother and her son travel to Siam to serve as tutors for the children of the King. While the teacher and the King have very different personalities, they work together to prepare the royal family for a visit from foreign diplomats. The story follows the children as they explore the city and learn about new customs.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and a sweeping musical score that allows the story to unfold at a relaxed and unhurried pace. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA villain uses magic to make a giant sea serpent appear to attack the ship.
  • Approx.ScaryA character is threatened with a whipping before being sent away.
  • Approx.ScaryA hot air balloon is destroyed by a firework during a rescue attempt.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the children's feelings change about the world once they were allowed to leave the palace?
  2. 2Why do you think the King and the teacher had such different ways of looking at things?
  3. 3How did the characters show bravery when they faced problems?

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