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Congo

1995·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13
36
WeakGoodWatch score

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A , sci-fi movie: , .

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Where you are the endangered species.

Eight people embark on an expedition into the Congo, a mysterious expanse of unexplored Africa, where human greed and the laws of nature have gone berserk.
Jungle Adventure ThrillerKiller Ape ActionExpedition into the UnknownSci-Fi Creature FeatureHigh-Tension SurvivalExploration of GreedFast-Paced & VisceralPrimate Horror1990s Action

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Where can I stream Congo?

In the United States, Congo streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, MGM+, and Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Congo worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 24). Audiences rate it higher (47 out of 100) than critics (24).

Is Congo okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Congo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Congo a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$152 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $152 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What tropes does Congo use?

Gone Horribly RightSacrificial LionChekhov's GunManiac MonkeysRed ShirtAwesome, but ImpracticalBig Damn HeroesBig "OMG!"Border CrossingBottomless MagazinesI Need a Freaking DrinkAdaptational Villainyand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 tropes for it, including Gone Horribly Right, Sacrificial Lion, and Chekhov's Gun.