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King Kong

2005·Movie
3h 8min·PG-13
IMDb7.2Metacritic817.8Rotten Tomatoes84%50%

Where to watch

Netflix

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What's your score?

Your score

King Kong fingerprint

Relentless energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Deeply moving and awe-inspiring

  • Pathos9
  • Wonder9
  • Romance8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

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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Crew

Directed by:
Peter Jackson, Randall William Cook, Carolynne Cunningham
Written by:
Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Edgar Wallace
Produced by:
Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh
Composed by:
James Newton Howard, Ethan Van der Ryn, Christopher Boyes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about King Kong

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream King Kong legally?

Netflix

King Kong is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is King Kong worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is King Kong rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is King Kong?

3 h 8 min

King Kong runs 3 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on King Kong?

Critics83
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate King Kong higher (83) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was King Kong a box office hit?

Budget$207 million
Box office$562 million

Yes. It cost about $207 million to make and earned $562 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is King Kong in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, New Zealand, Germany.

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 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for King Kong, including Adaptational Heroism, Mars Needs Women, Victorious Roar.