

King Kong
“The eighth wonder of the world.”
In 1933 New York, an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island, where they encounter Kong, a giant ape who is immediately smitten with the leading lady.
Where to watch King Kong in United States
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Where is King Kong streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Zee5, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Molotov TV, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About King Kong
King Kong is a 2005 English-language adventure, drama and action film directed by Peter Jackson. The cast is led by Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Jack Black. It has a runtime of 3h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 8500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
King Kong was produced by Universal Pictures, WingNut Films, and Big Primate Pictures and made in United States of America and New Zealand. It was released on December 12, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $207 million, it went on to gross $562 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Writers
- Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson
- Release date
- December 12, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, New Zealand
- Budget
- $207 million
- Box office
- $562 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, WingNut Films, Big Primate Pictures
King Kong cast & crew
King Kong was directed by Peter Jackson and written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson.
The cast features Naomi Watts as Ann Darrow, Adrien Brody as Jack Driscoll, Jack Black as Carl Denham, Andy Serkis as Kong / Lumpy, Colin Hanks as Preston, and Thomas Kretschmann as Captain Englehorn.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by Andrew Lesnie, and it was produced by Jan Blenkin and Carolynne Cunningham.
Is King Kong worth watching?
King Kong holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 8,527 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 3h 8m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and action, King Kong is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch King Kong
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Cast of King Kong

Naomi Watts
Ann Darrow

Adrien Brody
Jack Driscoll

Jack Black
Carl Denham

Andy Serkis
Kong / Lumpy

Colin Hanks
Preston

Thomas Kretschmann
Captain Englehorn

Jamie Bell
Jimmy

Kyle Chandler
Bruce Baxter

Evan Parke
Hayes

Lobo Chan
Choy

John Sumner
Herb

Craig Hall
Mike
King Kong — FAQs
▸Where can I watch King Kong in United States?
King Kong is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is King Kong in?
King Kong is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is King Kong?
King Kong runs 3 hours 8 minutes (188 minutes).
▸What is King Kong rated?
King Kong is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 8,527 ratings.











