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King Kong

1933·Movie
1h 40min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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King Kong fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Awe-inspiring and romantic

  • Wonder9
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Beauty conquered the beast!

Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.
Classic AdventureMonster MovieTragic RomancePioneering Special EffectsJungle ExplorationPre-Code HollywoodAwe-Inspiring SpectacleMan vs. NatureIconic Cinema

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about King Kong

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream King Kong legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is King Kong worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 92). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is King Kong rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is King Kong?

1 h 40 min

King Kong runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on King Kong?

Critics95
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate King Kong higher (95) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was King Kong a box office hit?

Budget$672,000
Box office$10 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $672,000 to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 14.9 times its budget.

What language is King Kong in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch King Kong?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for King Kong in 90 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does King Kong use?

Adaptational HeroismTropical Island AdventureEverything Trying to Kill YouJustice League vs. Godzilla vs. KongWorshipped for Great DeedsKing Kong (2005)Monumental BattleFanserviceDarker and EdgierKong On The Planet Of The ApesWoobie, Destroyer of WorldsYour Size May Varyand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for King Kong, including Adaptational Heroism, Tropical Island Adventure, Everything Trying to Kill You.