Kong: Skull Island (2017)
Explorers brave a primordial island, facing colossal dangers and the king of apes in a brisk, pulpy adventure.
Explore the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island.
How intense is Kong: Skull Island?
Kong: Skull Island is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What Kong: Skull Island feels like
- Tone
- epicpulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Kong: Skull Island
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Kong: Skull Island for you?
Is Kong: Skull Island scary?
Only a little. Kong: Skull Island has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Kong: Skull Island gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Kong: Skull Island sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Kong: Skull Island 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 Kong: Skull Island?
Kong: Skull Island runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream Kong: Skull Island?
Kong: Skull Island is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Kong: Skull Island have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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