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TMDB19762h 14mAdventure / Horror

King Kong

The most exciting original motion picture event of all time.

An oil company expedition disturbs the peace of a giant ape and brings him back to New York to exploit him.

TMDB audience score

Based on 962 votes

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King Kong at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Long watch · 2h 14m

At 2h 14m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Adventure · Horror

TMDB files it under adventure and horror.

US availability

8 subscriptions · 1 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 8 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and 5 more. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 962 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch King Kong tonight

  • It needs the whole evening: 2h 14m.
  • It is included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and 5 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 962 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 and horror film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch King Kong in the US?
King Kong streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and 5 more, is free on YouTube Free, and 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 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
Is King Kong suitable for kids?
King Kong is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

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King Kong

1933, 1h 40m

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.

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