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King Kong
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Directed by Peter Jackson. With Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Jack Black.
69/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In 1933 New York, an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island, where they encounter Kong, a giant ape who is immediately smitten with the leading lady.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 1933 New York, an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island, where they encounter Kong, a giant ape…
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MoviHero lists December 12, 2005 as the release date for King Kong. Peter Jackson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Naomi Watts as Ann Darrow, Adrien Brody as Jack Driscoll, Jack Black as Carl Denham, Andy Serkis as Kong / Lumpy. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 12, 2005
GenresAdventure · Drama · Action
Runtime3h 8m
DirectorPeter Jackson
CastNaomi Watts as Ann Darrow, Adrien Brody as Jack Driscoll, Jack Black as Carl Denham, Andy Serkis as Kong / Lumpy
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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King Kong runs 3h 8m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 69/100 (6.903/10) from 8,821 votes. Updated Oct 26, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required7/10
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“05 is the worst of the Kong movies, mainly because it tries to do way too much.”
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“They just couldn't leave him on his island could they...”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherJack DriscollJack Driscoll appears in King Kong (2005).Open character guide otherAnn DarrowAnn Darrow appears in King Kong (2005).Open character guide otherCarl DenhamCarl Denham appears in King Kong (2005).Open character guide otherLumpyLumpy appears in King Kong (2005).Open character guide otherMikeMike appears in King Kong (2005).Open character guide
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