King Kong

Name: King Kong
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action
Released: 2005-12-12
Duration: 188 min
Rating: 6.9

2005 · Movie · PG-13 · 188 min · ★ 6.9 · 83% critics

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In 1933 New York, an ambitious producer forces a movie cast and ship crew to set off for the mysterious Skull Island. There, they encounter a towering giant ape who quickly forms a strong bond with the leading lady, as the expedition spirals into danger.

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Years: 2005
Release date: 2005-12-12
Language: English
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 188 min
Critic score: 83/100
TMDB rating: 6.9/10 (8,511 votes)
Box office: $550,517,357
Budget: $207,000,000

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You’ll like King Kong (2005) if you enjoy big creature spectacle and an emotionally driven bond amid escalating peril; Not for you if you want a tighter runtime or prefer monster action that never drags, especially if you disliked The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King or Titanic.

Pros: towering ape charm; thrilling island mayhem; impressive visuals | Cons: too long; dragging island action; mixed believability