The Mighty Kong (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, The Mighty Kong is an adventure, family, animation and music film directed by Art Scott, running about 71 minutes. “An Animated Musical For the Whole Family” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The classic story of the mighty Eighth Wonder of the World is given a musical update, utilizing the talents of Disney musical giants The Sherman Brothers. Boosting this family-friendly take on the 1933 film are the acting talents of Jodi Benson and Dudley Moore.
Who’s in it. The Mighty Kong stars Dudley Moore as Carl Denham / King Kong (voice), Jodi Benson as Ann Darrow (voice), Randy Hamilton as Jack Driscoll (voice) and William Sage as Roscoe (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Mighty Kong has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mighty Kong page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mighty Kong tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mighty Kong (1998)?
- In US, The Mighty Kong is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mighty Kong worth watching?
- The Mighty Kong holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family, animation and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mighty Kong?
- The Mighty Kong stars Dudley Moore, Jodi Benson, Randy Hamilton, William Sage and Ian James Corlett.