MyCinema has not rated King Kong for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an adventure, fantasy, and horror film.

Where can I watch King Kong in the US?

King Kong can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is King Kong?

King Kong runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Is King Kong suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for King Kong in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19331h 40mAdventure / Fantasy / Horror

King Kong

Name: King Kong
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
Released: 1933-04-07
Duration: 100 min

Beauty conquered the beast!

Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,677 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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King Kong at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 40m

At 1h 40m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Adventure · Fantasy · Horror

TMDB files it under adventure, fantasy, and horror.

US availability

6 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 1,677 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch King Kong tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 40m.
It can be rented tonight from 6 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 1,677 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about King Kong

Is King Kong scary?: MyCinema has not rated King Kong for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an adventure, fantasy, and horror film.
Where can I watch King Kong in the US?: King Kong can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is King Kong?: King Kong runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Is King Kong suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for King Kong in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.