6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Anna and the King (1972)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
A stern schoolteacher clashes with an aristocratic 19th-century king.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A stern schoolteacher clashes with an aristocratic 19th-century king.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is rated Left-Leaning due to its dominant themes of anti-colonialism, strong advocacy for women's rights and education, and the critique of absolute power, which are central to the narrative's progressive resolution.
The movie features a diverse cast appropriate for its historical setting in Siam, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, focusing on cultural exchange and individual character development rather than explicit critique.
Secondary
Buddhism is depicted as the deeply ingrained and respected spiritual and cultural foundation of Siam, embodying the wisdom and traditions of the King and his people. The narrative highlights its significance without critique.
The film portrays Anna Leonowens' Christian faith as a source of her strong moral compass and conviction, which guides her actions and beliefs. It is presented respectfully as her personal spiritual foundation.
Anna and the King is a historical drama centered on a British teacher in 19th-century Siam. The film's narrative focuses on cultural exchange and political intrigue, and it does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in an N/A portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1972 show "Anna and the King" is an adaptation of a historical account and novel. All major characters, including Anna Leonowens and King Mongkut, retain their historically and canonically established genders in this adaptation.
The character of Anna Leonowens, historically white, is portrayed by a white actress. King Mongkut, historically Thai (Asian), is portrayed by Yul Brynner, who had Buryat-Mongol (Asian) ancestry. This casting represents an ethnicity shift within the broader Asian racial category, not a change in the broader racial category itself, thus not meeting the definition of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
6.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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