Kong: Skull Island (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, Kong: Skull Island is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, running about 118 minutes. “All hail the king” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Explore the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island.
Who’s in it. Kong: Skull Island stars Tom Hiddleston as Captain James Conrad, Samuel L. Jackson as Lieutenant Colonel Preston Packard, John Goodman as Bill Randa and Brie Larson as Mason Weaver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Kong: Skull Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $566.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on 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 Kong: Skull Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kong: Skull Island 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 Kong: Skull Island (2017)?
- In US, Kong: Skull Island is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Kong: Skull Island worth watching?
- Kong: Skull Island holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kong: Skull Island?
- Kong: Skull Island stars Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, Brie Larson and Jing Tian.
- When was Kong: Skull Island released?
- Kong: Skull Island was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.