Movies like The King and I

While set in a different time and place, Moulin Rouge! echoes The King and I's dramatic love story, set to music that drives the plot forward. The extravagant production design and romantic storyline will resonate with fans of lush, musical cinema.

West Side Story shares the conflict of cultural differences and forbidden love found in The King and I. Leonard Bernstein's score and the emotionally charged choreography make this a must-watch for lovers of musical film.

From the same musical team of Rodgers and Hammerstein, South Pacific delivers a romantic tale with an exotic setting. Its storyline of love and racial prejudice intertwined with catchy songs provides an experience akin to that of The King and I.

This is a non-musical adaptation of the story on which The King and I is based, providing a more dramatic and historically rich take on the relationship between Anna Leonowens and King Mongkut of Siam. While different in style, it appeals to the same audience with its core narrative.