King Kong

1962·Movie
2h 22min
72
GoodGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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King Kong fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some slapstick and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Dara Singh rescues a village maiden from a giant dinosaur and is given the name "King Kong" by the ruler of the land who also desires that the hero marry his lovely daughter, the princess. Wrestler King Kong appears as as the previously bestowed "King Kong" who is none too happy to lose his title to the muscular young upstart.
Indian Action FilmWrestlingDara SinghPop CultureCamp and IronyHistorical FantasySocial CommentarySpectacle

Crew

Directed by:
Produced by:
Composed by:

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?

King Kong is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is King Kong worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is King Kong rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is King Kong?

2 h 22 min

King Kong runs 2 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on King Kong?

Critics92
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate King Kong higher (92) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is King Kong in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch King Kong?

27BGCACYCZDKEEESFIFRGRHRHUISIT+13

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for King Kong in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does King Kong use?

Kong: King of the ApesThe Mighty KongEscaped Animal RampageClothing DamageGodzillaLost WorldClimbing ClimaxThe King Kong ShowAdaptational Heroism"King Kong" ClimbThe Hero DiesAlas, Poor Villainand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for King Kong, including Kong: King of the Apes, The Mighty Kong, Escaped Animal Rampage.

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