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King Kong (2005)

The eighth wonder of the world.

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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.

Release Date
December 12, 2005
Runtime
3h 8m
Rating
6.9/10 (8465 votes)

Director: Peter Jackson

Cast: Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Jack Black, Andy Serkis, Colin Hanks, Thomas Kretschmann, Jamie Bell, Kyle Chandler

Production: Universal Pictures, WingNut Films, Big Primate Pictures, MFPV Film
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Budget
$207M
Revenue
$562M
Full Cast (51 people)

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John Chard - 7/10

They just couldn't leave him on his island could they... King Kong is directed by Peter Jackson and Jackson co-writes the screenplay with Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. It's based on a story by Merian C. Cooper and Edgar Wallace. It stars Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Colin Hanks, Andy Serkis, Evan Parke, Jamie Bell and Kyle Chandler. Music is by James Newton Howar...

May 30, 2019

GenerationofSwine - 1/10

05 is the worst of the Kong movies, mainly because it tries to do way too much. It tries to be epic, and because it tries to be epic it drags. DRAGS. Watching through it, there is about an hour and a half that I would cut, mostly because it's not necessary for a movie like this. There was character development... but too much of it. There was plot, but too much of it. If the movie was trimme...

January 10, 2023

King Kong

King Kong

The eighth wonder of the world.

The eighth wonder of the world.

6.9
188 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/12/2005
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Cast

Naomi Watts

as Ann Darrow

Adrien Brody

as Jack Driscoll

Jack Black

as Carl Denham

Andy Serkis

as Kong / Lumpy

Colin Hanks

as Preston

Thomas Kretschmann

as Captain Englehorn

Jamie Bell

as Jimmy

Kyle Chandler

as Bruce Baxter

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King Kong backdrop
Backdrop

Videos

Kong Saves Ann From the V. rex's

Clip

Kong vs T-Rex - Extended Preview

Clip

Piranhadon Causes Devastation - Deleted Scene

Featurette

Ann & Kong's Christmas in Central Park

Clip

The Beast Unleashed - Extended Preview

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is King Kong about?

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 t…

How long is King Kong?

3h 8m

When was King Kong released?

December 12, 2005

Who directed King Kong?

Peter Jackson

Who stars in King Kong?

Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Jack Black

What genre is King Kong?

Adventure, Drama, Action

What is King Kong rated?

PG-13