King Kong
1976 · Movie · PG · 134 min · ★ 6.3 · 57% critics
An expedition searching for oil disturbs the peace of a giant ape and draws him away from his island. Brought to New York, the crew and its corporate backers collide with danger as the ape’s presence sparks a dangerous chain of events.
Based on King Kong
Also known as King Kong (1976) · King Kong: The Giant Ape
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Details
- Years
- 1976
- Release date
- 1976-09-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 134 min
- Critic score
- 57/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (922 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a bold, 1970s-era Kong reimagination with plenty of spectacle and peril, even when it’s uneven; Not for you if you prefer the 1933 classic vibe or the more polished thrill of Godzilla: King of the Monsters!
Pros: colorful spectacle; big-scale adventure; memorable moments | Cons: uneven pacing; dated special effects; polarizing performances
Themes
- indigenous
- giant snake
- remake
- giant animal
- world trade center
- manhattan, new york city
- giant ape
- indian ocean
- animal horror
- king kong
Awards & recognition
- Golden Globe Award — New Star of the Year – Actress · 1976
- Special Achievement Academy Award · 1976
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1977 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Sound · 1977 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — New Star of the Year – Actress · 1976 · nominated
Cast & crew
Jeff Bridges
as Jack F. Prescott
Jessica Lange
as Dwan
Charles Grodin
as Fred S. Wilson
John Randolph
as Captain Ross
René Auberjonois
as Roy Bagley
Julius Harris
as Boan
Jack O'Halloran
as Joe Perko
Ed Lauter
as Carnahan
John Agar
as City Official
Jorge Moreno
as Garcia
Directed by John Guillermin