The film version of the musical was released in 1956, and was the second-highest grossing film of the year. It won 5 Oscars, including one for Best Actor for Yul Brynner. It was nominated for four other awards as well, including Best Picture. It also won the Golden Globe award for Best Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy. This was actually a movie I saw before I really got hooked on theatre, when I was about 11 or so, and I saw it mostly for Yul Brynner. I remember that I really liked the story, and the music of course, but found the action a bit slow. I would like to see it again, and see if my opinion of it has changed at all! Learn more about the film at the Internet Movie Database.