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Where can I stream King Kong?
In the United States, King Kong streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 68 other countries.
King Kong
2005·Movie
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A , action movie: , .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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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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Questions about King Kong
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Is King Kong worth watching?
74
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (66).
Is King Kong okay for kids?
PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is King Kong good for date night?
and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night
Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Will King Kong scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.
What tropes does King Kong use?
Adaptational HeroismMars Needs WomenVictorious RoarKing Kong vs. TarzanThe Great SerpentStarring Special EffectsFanservicePretty in MinkThe King Kong ShowOut of FocusMammal Monsters Are More HeroicGodzillaand 70 more
TV Tropes lists 82 tropes for it, including Adaptational Heroism, Mars Needs Women, and Victorious Roar.