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Kong: Skull Island

2017Movie1 h 58 minPG-13

67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic626.7Rotten Tomatoes75%70%

An epic, awe-inspiring action movie about fantasy and war, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or big ideas.

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Story

All hail the king.

Explore the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island.

Feels like

  • Monsterverse Origin
  • Visually Stunning Blockbuster
  • Vietnam War Allegory
  • Creature Feature Spectacle
  • Immersive Sound Design
  • Retro Aesthetic Homage
  • High-Octane Action
  • Epic Scale Adventure

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Written by
Dan Gilroy, Max Borenstein, John Gatins
Produced by
Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Thomas Tull
Music by
Henry Jackman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 8, 2017 · 1 h 58 min · PG-13

Released
March 8, 2017
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Vietnamese
Made in
China, United States
Budget
$185 million
Box office
$567 million
Available in
123 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – Military, Man Hug, Arc Words +9

  • Artistic License – Military
  • Man Hug
  • Arc Words
  • Five-Second Foreshadowing
  • Arbitrary Skepticism
  • Two Girls to a Team
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Death World
  • War Is Hell
  • Stealth Pun
  • Hidden in Plain Sight
  • Nothing Is Scarier

12 of 220 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Kong: Skull Island?"

Questions about Kong: Skull Island

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kong: Skull Island?

YouTube TVTNTTBStru TV

In the United States, Kong: Skull Island streams on YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 103 other countries.

Is Kong: Skull Island worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 62).

Is Kong: Skull Island okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Kong: Skull Island plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will Kong: Skull Island scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was Kong: Skull Island a box office hit?

Budget$185 million
Box office$567 million

Yes: it cost about $185 million to make and earned $567 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.