King Kong (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2005, King Kong is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Peter Jackson, running about 187 minutes. “The eighth wonder of the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. King Kong stars Naomi Watts as Ann Darrow, Jack Black as Carl Denham, Adrien Brody as Jack Driscoll and Thomas Kretschmann as Captain Englehorn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, King Kong has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $562.4M at the box office.
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 King Kong page.
If you liked it. Fans of King 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 King Kong (2005)?
- In US, King 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 King Kong worth watching?
- King Kong holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Kong?
- King Kong stars Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Colin Hanks.
- When was King Kong released?
- King Kong was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 187 minutes.