Anna and the King (1999) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

25%

Anna and the King1999

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What We Think

Anna and the King avoids modern woke tropes, favoring narrative cohesion and respectful cultural exploration. While not perfect, it is refreshingly non-woke by contemporary Hollywood standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film generally prioritizes character development and narrative over identity politics. While Anna is a strong female lead, her depiction mostly fits historical expectations, and the diverse cast aligns with the setting. Forced representation is minimal by modern standards.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There are some mild critiques of traditional monarchy and gender roles, but these are mostly contextual to the plot. Traditional family, religion, and masculinity are not overtly mocked or subverted; instead, cultural differences are explored with relative nuance.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There is some Western-centric framing, but the film attempts, albeit imperfectly, to present Thai perspectives and internal conflict. Alternative worldviews are not villainized but shown with complexity, avoiding caricatured or purely ideological portrayals.

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