The King and I - Ending

A scene that can always make me tear up no matter how many times I see. A scene that might possibly make this film the best around.

[@DwightKoh93]

"Why is your head higher than mine?!" I still remember that line till now!

[@LeahTriniteeMJLuv3]

The part that got me the most is when she took his hand and put it on her cheek. It shows that she really did love him, but it pained her knowing that they couldn't be together because of their customs. This movie has always been one of my favorites, so classy and beautiful.

[@cynthialyman2636]

oh yes.

[@tredzwater]

+LeahTriniteeMJLuv3 - It's true that the film is classy and beautiful, but you do know that it isn't true? It's just Hollywood. Chulalongkorn wasn't a child. He was 15 when his father died and he became king...with a regent. This allowed him to travel to India to continue his education. He assumed power when he was 20. Anna Leonowens wasn't a beautiful, young, English woman. She was Anglo-Indian and made up most of the information she gave out about her ancestry and early life. She also didn't teach all subjects, nor did she educate the prince to modern ideals of democracy. She was hired ONLY to teach English but later became English secretary to Monkut, the king. The prince had other European tutors and many of the reforms, particularly (for the film) abolishing prostration, had earlier been set by Mongkut, his father. Chulalongkorn instituted many reforms but not because of Leonowens. His mentor was Si Suriyawongse, a powerful noble loyal to the house of Chakra...and to the prince's father. He got his ideas from his studies abroad. Leonowens had left Siam and was trying to negotiate a return when Mongkut died. Chulalongkorn wrote her friendly letters, but did not invite her back into the country. Leonowens' two novels were, basically, potboilers with little real fact about Siamese royalty. www.nytimes.com/1996/04/07/theater/theather-a-confection-built-on-a-novel-built-on-a-fabrication.html Both movies are banned in Thailand. (You may find it interesting that she was the great-aunt of Boris Karloff...real name, William Henry Pratt.)

[@adrianloveslucius]

+tredzwater This was never offered as a historical document. This is a fictional story, and musical. Seriously, there is nothing wrong with the simplistic plot. Most movies even "based on true events" are way off the original story.

[@adrianloveslucius]

+tredzwater Also, the prince IS depicted around 15/16 in this, so...

[@karendalsadik7119]

tredzwater as an AAPI activist that’s dope!

[@Rocketjay12]

I was a youngster,probably not even as old as Louis, Anna's son, when I first saw this movie with my parents. When I realized that the King was dying, I remember crying and not entirely understanding why I felt bad for this guy who was so bossy and mean to Anna. As I grew older,I understood the love between them and how he was changed as a result of her influence, and still cry when I see this scene.

[@adrianloveslucius]

Same.

[@Spy359]

I had the great opportunity of seeing the broadway musical in New York City back in the 70s, where Yul Brynner was acting. It was great. And this particular scene was, of course, tear - jerking, as many in the audience were crying, too. One of the best musicals, ever, although it was critiqued and banned in Thailand, of which, later, I was to understand why, having lived in Bangkok for seven years. Having done so, I came to understand why the Thais had come to love their late king, King Bhumipol Adulyadej so much. He was a kind - hearted, giving, highly talented, man of the people. May Thai - Philippine relations grow stronger more than ever. - from the Philippines

[@emilyroberts2341]

It may me cry too

[@matthewgregory9665]

The maker of this video crying is me. And that so many people tolerate the low quality (no offense, it’s 9 years old and filmed on a phone) and still watch is a testament to how good this is.

[@cynthialyman2636]

Played one of the King's numerous children when l was in second grade in a local production. Audience was in tears each night-- and matinee-- along with the cast. You can not be unaffected at this point, especially.

[@ashleyp287]

Omg so did I. I was in the drama program. I'll never forget it. We performed for 3weeks for all parish schools. We practiced for 6mths w/longgggg hours. But I enjoyed every minute. I was in Annie, The king and I, wizard of Oz, and fiddler on the roof. King and I was a fav

[@Chrissykat24]

I was in a production of this twice in elementary school. Once as a child and the second time as a wife. I also played the role of the angel/Buddha in the Uncle Toms Cabin play within the play. Those were such fun times that I look back on fondly.

[@cynthialyman2636]

The story of how anyone can change, no matter what, is powerful enough, but the beautiful soundtrack with so many minor chords throughout the melodies make the songs more hauntingly mournful. Of all of Rodgers and Hammerstein's wonderful musicals--and there are several to choose from--I believe The King and I resonates in the soul the most.

[@emilyroberts2341]

And maybe sad because the king pass away

[@veronicacampbell9095]

The first version of The King And I which I remember seeing when I was still a child was the 1999 animated one. As anyone who's watched it knows, the King survives in that one. Obviously, that version takes a lot of liberties from the original musical and 1956 film. When I finally watched this version a few months ago (I'm almost 21 now), I cried my heart out at the end. This final scene is just so moving in many ways, and especially for me since I never expected the King to die after having watched the 1999 version. Obviously, the 1999 version is meant primarily for children and it was a truly joyful film for me as a child, and I am still fond of it till this day. But the original 1956 version... What a masterpiece. The acting, the singing and orchestration, the dancing... Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr. Just absolutely fantastic. What a classic.

[@gorgeous6737]

This wasn't the original version, Anna and the King of Siam, with Rex Harrison and Irene Dunne.

[@pandagardner4817]

I just watched this one, Happy New Year btw. But I had watched the cartoon and loved it, I was not expecting that he would die and now I am 😢😭. Just thought I would share

[@karenkittell5390]

I have seen this movie at least 100 times and always tell myself I will not cry at the ending. And I always do.

[@MariOwnsZombies]

The camera shaking at the end and hearing you crying makes my heart break.

[@bitcherybitcherton]

Spaghetti Child I SO feel her tho. I was doing the same thing. The end guts me EVERY time.

[@marlawhite1430]

It's okay to cry. I did too.

[@kathleencook4674]

This scene has me bawling like a baby every time 😭😭

[@doubledancer]

in tears.... absolutey beautiful...

[@karencollings9960]

I always sob at this last scene, just been to see the stage version and sobbed even more

[@bitcherybitcherton]

The sniffling at the end is all of us. 😭

[@cubcub3042]

Watched this movie 33yrs ago as a kid and now I want to watch it again

[@1bluepearl]

oh, my gosh...i haven't seen this movie in ages, and that scene still gets me. **blows nose** just when you think time makes you cynical & thick-skinned, you watch stuff like this, and realize you're still a big soft marshmallow.

[@neha1123]

so true

[@marilynmelotti3567]

I. still. cry. at end

[@WaynesWorldStudioVancouver]

Rip Yul Brynner, you always be the King for his people!

[@jimscottmegsmom1]

you are not crying alone. I cry everytime I see this too. and the song. perfect.

[@unicorns2201]

i have watched this film so many times and every single time this scene has me sobbing , and my cruel kids laugh every time , - heartless , but this is just so so beautiful ,

[@Bronwyn51]

I cry every time I see this, it,s the saddest scene in the whole movie, no matter how many times I see it I cry

[@dtrix10kc]

Oh Lord this scene makes me cry every time I watch it. Such a beautiful film, but such a heartbreaking ending. 💔😭💔

[@marlawhite1430]

This scene always makes me cry 😢 Very well done.

[@chasevampv]

Hearing the viewer cry made the scene hit harder

[@aurasunshine9428]

I'm in tears... It was so sad. 😭

[@ThePinkladies18]

I’m crying like a baby for the king

[@RSTAR2009]

I love this film and Yul Brynner along with the chemistry with actress Deborah Kerr is divine!

[@erpollock]

I first discovered this film on an LP just out in 1956 when I was 4. I listened constantly to the music, and even memorized the Soliloquy at the age of 4. The music was so evocative that it transfixed a 4 year old. I only saw the film later in childhood.

[@Mrsecurity2013]

This is a wonderful film. It makes me cry too when I watch it.

[@sugaredalmonds]

I love this film & always cry, it's beautiful

[@hadassah179]

This is not fair!! Everyone else who's commented can shed tear but me and i can't understand why. u r forever missed Yul Brynner.

[@janicezeno1070]

Great movie indeed!...♥

[@mothershelper1981]

Girl, I was in there crying right along with you. I haven't seen this scene for many years. I'd forgotten What a Sad ending it is.

[@StellaIrishMSP]

IM ACTUALLY CRYING LIKE EVERYTIME I WATCH THIS= CRYING

[@MsAnnaisWoiskyFalcao]

never fails to make me cry

[@M-E-G-A]

I think I was tearing up the same time you were the moment his hand dropped.

[@shaheen7681]

Carlos C.

[@staffordprowse1227]

it scene is so sad makes my cry it the song something wonderful reminds of my loving family members that have passed it reduces my me to tears every time such a beautiful and touching scene.

[@DrMarcusKane]

I agree, I cry at this scene a lot. Having read the real Anna Leonowens diaries, and being involved in a production of THE KING AND I and rehearsing for it, it is even more poignnant,.

[@trilingual28]

Princess Ying Yowlak!! My favorite child!!

[@mkaplan1383]

Awww, poor kitten.....

[@OAKCB5]

Yul Brynner you are greatness!

[@choxxxieful]

Yul Brynner was a man of style and class !!!

[@DrMarcusKane]

Well, only a couple of weeks ago I performed in THE KING AND I onstage at Cwmbran Congress Theatre in various roles - Phra Alack, and also dancing in THE SMALL HOUSE OF UNCLE THOMAS. Me and the palace guards were in the final scene, and during the last performance the girl who played Ying Yeowlak brought tears to my eyes on stage with her speech. And considering I had to command a tear as the King was dying, it worked. I had one of the best weeks of my life being in this production!

[@cindipossidento5688]

Kleenex time!!! I saw him on Broadway in NYC do this play!!! I was sobbing 😭 Beautiful !!!!!

[@RachelXKnight666]

Cindi Possidento wow I couldn’t even imagine seeing him do it live

[@cindipossidento5688]

RachelXKnight666 It was pure magic !!!! Love Yule!! 💕🥰🥰

[@sambond5657]

Gets me every time.

[@ccnicole3836]

I love this movie so much, I actually had a copy of this but I lost it when I moved 😭

[@richardbowness1595]

I love this film. And although I have seen it many times, I still cry at the end.

[@sophiahalib3361]

Something Wonderful ☺️☺️

[@DHill-qn8us]

Get's me every freakin' time, love that ending.

[@ThePinkladies18]

I cried a lot in the ending

[@robbalink]

Thank you for posting this darlin. God bless

[@Heylilvelvet]

I hope Yul returns again.... but not as a smoker, but the king of siam.

[@willeodsson]

What gets me is how the king's attendant still bowed down despite what the prince/new king was proclaiming. He was giving his final reverence to the king that he served and that bow truly showed his mourning.

[@cubcub3042]

I cried

[@barbarahoblin5884]

Too much about Mrs Anna, not enough about King. Beautiful Yul Brynner,

[@ThePinkladies18]

I cried a lot in this scene I am crying right now

[@tiffanypersaud3518]

“We are in great need of you.” Me: well s- I didn’t need my heart today.

[@patricialewis9840]

this is one of my favorite movies I had the privioledge of seeing the play while it was touring

[@SixthDivison]

I LOVE this scene

[@alicemcdonald7358]

One of my favorite movies ever

[@frankiesamaniego8958]

*sniff sniff* I need a moment *turns around with a hankie*

[@hodgepodgebuhgodge3739]

Little Princess Ying Yao Loc reminds me of Shirley Temple.

[@yamifannetje]

How I misses this now in another film I saw. It realy shocked me while reading the book the King dies, more so since in the film, making me wanting to read the book in the first place, he was still alive.

[@rosiebottom3870]

Makes me cry. The real life Anna Leonowens was the aunt of actor Boris Karloff. The family were Anglo-Indian.

[@cbgflygirl]

@HippyAngel001 Yes it's a very powerful and moving scene. No matter how many times I see it I almost always cry.

[@nickwood4776]

Darn it, just got something in my eye..

[@boybye7986]

Sad ending 😭😭😭😭😭

[@misskittygray850]

love this movie

[@lakeitacurrylittle5071]

One of my favorite childhood movies ❤

[@enoabasiekanem9035]

Me too

[@dotdoughty5504]

This. Film. Came. Out. When I. Was. 9. Still love it. And. Know. All the. Songs.

[@DiggerWhoops]

This is truly a great movie!

[@RobertoMartinez-eb1bd]

Wanderfull , wanderfull, Tears, Tears!

[@lucasmouraquaresma]

A sad ending

[@MrJimmy527]

I was so disappointed when my sister Kim passed away, so this scene made me cry by pressing the blue vibe heart panel button, Gloom, from Super Princess Peach to cry. (crying): *sniffs* It was so sad. My sister Kim passed away for a long time. I should always be with her in heaven of light. I loved my elder sister Kim unless I forgave her. She loved me for who I was. *sobs* How could I forgive her and the rest of my family? I was so disappointed when she passed away for a long time. It was so sad. I felt loss of my dear beloved elder sister Kim. Well, I cried and cried. Jimmy Kielbasa out. *sobs*

[@jamesnoble07]

Aww bless you

[@emiliehurley5390]

The prince who succeeded the king is my first cousin...Patrick Adiarte. He's also in the movie Flower Drum Song.

[@MicaRayan]

Oh nice...remarkable

[@carolcrowley3040]

God Bless Him, he bought joy to many.

[@icypotato3610]

Is he a Filipino?

[@alicemcdonald7358]

Great movie

[@gustavoceballos5327]

The 1999 animated version of The King and I has a Happy Ending since the King got recovered from illness and lived happily ever after.

[@zanmei7261]

Rest in peace, King Bhumibol Adulyadej， October 13, 2016

[@markgable101]

Zan Mei I wonder if the late king Bhumibol was descended from the king portrayed in this movie...

[@zanmei7261]

The king portrayed in this movie was King Mongkut. King Bhumibol was his great-grandson. Incidentally, this movie is banned in Thailand, as they feel it is an insult to their monarchy. However, King Bhumibol privately saw this movie and said he enjoyed it.

[@HippyAngel001]

Wow, i cried.. =(

[@user-jv9cx6jx7h]

幼い私はこの王様に恋をしました。 数十年その恋の中で生きて来たような人生です。とっても幸せでした。

[@ericadiaz7349]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@carolinegodden4364]

Long time since I've seen this movie Markie. CJ x

[@conniecharley7086]

Someone went to the country where that palace was in real life .. Looked spooky you wouldn't know it was once a palace where that in real life took place all gone but a few blocks left.. This is a beautiful love story which they had for each other in a weird way.. He was a king. And she a school teacher with a lot of children.. Sure looked spooky with the palace broken up... This is a good movie watch it through when you get the chance..

[@beepboop-uw7iu]

Very gud movie

[@nirvana6899]

หนังเก่าขนาดนี้ แต่พากันร้องไห้5555+

[@boyswillbgirls45]

We did this play at our school this year (we do one every year) but when the king is asking the prince about his proclamations instead of boat races my friends and I made a joke and said selfies instead

[@parakeet8157]

3:17🥺😢

[@alicemcdonald7358]

They were great together

[@alicemcdonald7358]

Yes she did

[@enoabasiekanem9035]

I did not understand the movie but Ioved it.

[@sophiahalib3361]

You can see it from my profile picture that my school did a production of this play.

[@misslinny6069]

I saw the stage production tonight and cried at the end,people next to me asked if I was OK.

[@liammcclure1085]

I was Prince Chulalongkorn in that show.

[@owlsofthenight_yt2000]

Really???

[@lilzhanger7360]

fake

[@liammcclure1085]

OwlsoftheNight_Yt yeah, really. Not in this movie of course. I was on stage and I like the death of king scene because my character became king succeeding his father.

[@icypotato3610]

@@liammcclure1085 you portrayed in a broadway or theater in your country?

[@hardlines4]

❤

[@rachelnewman8148]

why cant i find this scene in good quality??????

[@catdogs1237]

in the cartoon he stays alive and does the famous scene of shall we dance in the end with anna

[@migueldesmonts2919]

Es un film musical y me gustó mucho. Y pareciera que al final de la historia, el rey se muere porque no puede conquistar el amor de la institutriz inglesa. La música excelente!

[@jaybonn5973]

I feel like someone could write a really good dissertation on the king and i

[@melanietoth1376]

Sadly, her son was already dead by then in the actual events.

[@Byrdeus]

@trilingual28 if this was the same Princess Ying Yowlak, we r talking about, she was later on expelled from royalty to become a commoner, due to her secret love affair which led pregnancy with a commoner outside the palace. This happened in the reign of her brother the next king.

[@RichardRealmo]

I was 6 when i saw this movie, and to this day at 63 i still sing songs from this. The ending had me in tears and trying hard not to show this. His faithful servant by his side, never taking his eyes off his King. Thats were i broke, as we all did. As his servant kept his eyes on... so let us also keep our eyes on the...the prize. Accepting the Lord Jesus the King as our personal Saviour, being "BORN AGAIN".

[@alicemcdonald7358]

Love yul brynner

[@FunnyDBoP]

*sigh* I don't understand why he had to die :/

[@SymphonyBrahms]

Because in the original book by the real Anna, based on her life as the governess to the children of the King of Siam, the king dies at the end.

[@lovesdisneyeight203]

What did he die of

[@RobertSerocki]

@@lovesdisneyeight203 Wikipedia says the real king Anna met died of malaria. I thought the musical made it seem like the strain of her leaving had broken his (musical version) heart but i don't know.

[@maggiewrench8406]

Malaria in real life.

[@freyajones9748]

Did he die of a broken heart or malaria im confused.