King Kong Lives
1986 · Movie · PG-13 · 105 min · ★ 5.3 · 37% critics
A giant ape has been kept alive in a research facility for years, but a failing heart forces scientists to attempt a risky procedure. When a rare blood match is found in another captured giant ape, the plan backfires, and the two creatures break free, drawing a dangerous pursuit and leaving chaos in their wake.
Based on King Kong
Also known as King Kong 2 · King Kong 2: King Kong Lives
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Details
- Years
- 1986
- Release date
- 1986-12-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Critic score
- 37/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.3/10 (260 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like cheesy creature sequels with occasional laughs and simple action, but expectations should be low; Not for you if you want a tight story, convincing effects, or serious drama like Street Fighter.
Pros: occasional so-bad fun; some action moments; sympathetic monster angle | Cons: slow and dragging; goofy effects; weak characters
Themes
- pregnancy
- sequel
- animal abuse
- giant animal
- military
- body torn apart
- heart transplant
- artificial heart
- giant ape
- eaten by animal
- hunters
- king kong
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Visual Effects · 1987 · nominated
Cast & crew
Linda Hamilton
as Amy Franklin
Brian Kerwin
as Hank Mitchell
- PE
Peter Elliott
as King Kong
George Antoni
as Lady Kong
John Ashton
as Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt
Peter Michael Goetz
as Dr. Andrew Ingersoll
- FM
Frank Maraden
as Dr. Benson Hughes
- RC
Robin Cahall
as Mazlansky
- JW
Jimmie Ray Weeks
as Major Peete
Michael Forest
as Vance
Directed by John Guillermin