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King Kong Lives

1986·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
IMDb4.0Metacritic322.8Rotten Tomatoes7%17%

Where to watch

HooplaPluto TVFawesomeShout! Factory

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King Kong Lives fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Romance5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

America's biggest hero is back... and he is not happy.

After falling from the Twin Towers, Kong lies in a coma for ten years. When his heart begins to fail, scientists engineer an artificial heart, and a giant female ape is captured to serve as a source for a blood transfusion. When Kong awakens following his heart transplant, he senses the nearby presence of the female ape and the two escape to wreak havoc together.
Monster MovieGiant Ape80s NostalgiaFantasy ViolenceCampy FunCreature FeatureSpectacleGiant Monsters

Crew

Directed by:
John Guillermin, Matt Earl Beesley, Bruce Moriarty
Written by:
Ronald Shusett, Ronald Shusett, Edgar Wallace
Produced by:
Ronald Shusett, Dino De Laurentiis, Martha De Laurentiis
Composed by:
David Stephenson, Les Wiggins, Colin Miller

Sequels and Prequels

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Poster for King Kong Lives

Media

Questions about King Kong Lives

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream King Kong Lives legally?

HooplaPluto TVFawesomeShout! Factory

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Fawesome. You can also 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 Lives worth watching?

26
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27/100 (IMDb 4, Rotten Tomatoes 7%, and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is King Kong Lives rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is King Kong Lives?

1 h 45 min

King Kong Lives runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on King Kong Lives?

Critics20
Audiences28

Not quite. Audiences rate King Kong Lives higher (28) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was King Kong Lives a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 47% of its budget.

What language is King Kong Lives in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch King Kong Lives?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for King Kong Lives in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does King Kong Lives use?

Never Smile at a CrocodileNumbered SequelStock FootageEvery Car Is a PintoDefiant to the EndRed Eyes, Take WarningSequel EscalationMisplaced WildlifeI'm a HumanitarianAnti-VillainYawn and ReachBeast and Beautyand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for King Kong Lives, including Never Smile at a Crocodile, Numbered Sequel, Stock Footage.