King Kong (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1933, King Kong is a fantasy, drama, adventure and horror film directed by Merian C. Cooper, running about 104 minutes. “A Monster of Creation’s Dawn Breaks Loose in Our World Today!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.
Who’s in it. King Kong stars Robert Armstrong as Carl Denham, Fay Wray as Ann Darrow, Bruce Cabot as Jack Driscoll and Frank Reicher as Captain Englehorn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, King Kong has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10M 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 (1933)?
- 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 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in King Kong?
- King Kong stars Robert Armstrong, Fay Wray, Bruce Cabot, Frank Reicher and Victor Wong.
- When was King Kong released?
- King Kong was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.