Congo (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1995, Congo is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Frank Marshall, running about 109 minutes. “Where you are the endangered species.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eight people embark on an expedition into the Congo, a mysterious expanse of unexplored Africa where human greed and the laws of nature have gone berserk. When the thrill-seekers -- some with ulterior motives -- stumble across a race of killer apes.
Who’s in it. Congo stars Laura Linney as Dr. Karen Ross, Dylan Walsh as Dr. Peter Elliot, Ernie Hudson as Captain Munro Kelly and Tim Curry as Herkermer Homolka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Congo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $152M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and 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 Congo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Congo 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 Congo (1995)?
- In US, Congo is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Congo worth watching?
- Congo holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Congo?
- Congo stars Laura Linney, Dylan Walsh, Ernie Hudson, Tim Curry and Grant Heslov.
- When was Congo released?
- Congo was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.