King Kong (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1976, King Kong is a fantasy, drama, adventure and horror film directed by John Guillermin, running about 134 minutes. “The most exciting original motion picture event of all time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An oil company expedition disturbs the peace of a giant ape and brings him back to New York to exploit him.
Who’s in it. King Kong stars Jeff Bridges as Jack F. Prescott, Jessica Lange as Dwan, Charles Grodin as Fred S. Wilson and John Randolph as Captain Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, King Kong has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $90.6M 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 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 (1976)?
- 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 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Kong?
- King Kong stars Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange, Charles Grodin, John Randolph and René Auberjonois.
- When was King Kong released?
- King Kong was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.