King Kong (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film
Released in 1962, King Kong is a fantasy film directed by Babubhai Mistri, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. Dara Singh rescues a village maiden from a giant dinosaur and is given the name "King Kong" by the ruler of the land who also desires that the hero marry his lovely daughter, the princess. Wrestler King Kong appears as as the previously bestowed "King Kong" who is none too happy to lose his title to the muscular young upstart.
Who’s in it. King Kong stars Dara Singh as Jingu / King Kong, Kumkum as Radhi, Chandrashekhar as Badal (as Chandra Shekhar) and Parveen Choudhary as Rajkumari.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. 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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Kong (1962)?
- In US, King Kong is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in King Kong?
- King Kong stars Dara Singh, Kumkum, Chandrashekhar and Parveen Choudhary.
- When was King Kong released?
- King Kong was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.