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King Kong

2005·Movie·PG-13·188 min·6.9(8,527)

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.

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United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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GermanyDisney Plus, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, JoynApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Molotov TV, HBO MaxApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainDisney PlusApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon 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
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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

Naomi Watts

Ann Darrow

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Jack Driscoll

Jack Black

Jack Black

Carl Denham

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

Kong / Lumpy

Colin Hanks

Colin Hanks

Preston

Thomas Kretschmann

Thomas Kretschmann

Captain Englehorn

Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell

Jimmy

Kyle Chandler

Kyle Chandler

Bruce Baxter

Evan Parke

Evan Parke

Hayes

Lobo Chan

Lobo Chan

Choy

John Sumner

John Sumner

Herb

Craig Hall

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.

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