King Kong (2005)
A filmmaker's ambition unleashes a giant ape's melancholy obsession on a perilous, mysterious island.
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.
How intense is King Kong?
King Kong is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What King Kong feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspensefulmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream King Kong
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is King Kong for you?
Is King Kong scary?
Only a little. King Kong has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is King Kong gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is King Kong sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is King Kong OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is King Kong?
King Kong runs 3h 8m.
Where can I stream King Kong?
King Kong is streaming on Netflix.
Does King Kong have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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