The Son of Kong (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1933, The Son of Kong is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack, running about 70 minutes. “SEE! The cannibals! The earthquake! The sea serpent! The fighting monsters of ages past!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beleaguered adventurer Carl Denham returns to the island where he found King Kong.
Who’s in it. The Son of Kong stars Robert Armstrong as Carl Denham, Helen Mack as Hilda Peterson, Frank Reicher as Captain Englehorn and John Marston as Captain Nils Helstrom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Son of Kong has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Son of Kong page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Son of Kong tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Son of Kong (1933)?
- In US, The Son of Kong is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Son of Kong worth watching?
- The Son of Kong holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Son of Kong?
- The Son of Kong stars Robert Armstrong, Helen Mack, Frank Reicher, John Marston and Victor Wong.
- When was The Son of Kong released?
- The Son of Kong was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.