King Kong(2005)
“The eighth wonder of the world.”
Overview
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.
Director
Peter Jackson
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$207M
Revenue
$562M
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
Evan Parke
as Hayes
Lobo Chan
as Choy
John Sumner
as Herb
Craig Hall
as Mike
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
3h 8m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$207M
Box Office
$562M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • WingNut Films • Big Primate Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Kong?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for King Kong (2005).
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 the leading lady.
Who directed King Kong?▼
King Kong was directed by Peter Jackson and released in 2005. It is a adventure, drama, action film.
How long is King Kong?▼
King Kong has a runtime of 3 hours and 8 minutes (188 minutes total).
Who stars in King Kong?▼
The cast of King Kong includes Naomi Watts as Ann Darrow, Adrien Brody as Jack Driscoll, Jack Black as Carl Denham, Andy Serkis as Kong / Lumpy, Colin Hanks as Preston and more.
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