Lifting King Kong (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2009, Lifting King Kong is a drama film directed by Park Gun-yong, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Lee Ji-Bong is a former Olympics bronze medalist for weight-lifting, but a career-ending injury from the games forces him into early retirement. Unable to find another vocation, he becomes destitute. Down and out, he ends up working at a shady nightclub passing out flyers until he is visited by his former coach who insists he begin a career as a coach at a high school. There, he forms a weight-lifting team comprised of a rag-tag group of outcasts.
Who’s in it. Lifting King Kong stars Lee Beom-soo as Lee Ji-bong, Jo An as Park Young-ja, Choi Hee-seo as Seo Yeo-soon and Kim Min-young as Lee Bo-young, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Lifting King Kong sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lifting King Kong page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lifting King Kong tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lifting King Kong (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lifting King Kong change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lifting King Kong worth watching?
- Lifting King Kong holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lifting King Kong?
- Lifting King Kong stars Lee Beom-soo, Jo An, Choi Hee-seo, Kim Min-young and Byun Hee-bong.
- When was Lifting King Kong released?
- Lifting King Kong was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.