Film · 2005

King Kong

Name: King Kong
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Released: 2005-12-12
Duration: 187 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Colin Hanks

Directed by Peter Jackson · starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Adrien Brody

3 h 7 min
12
Action · Adventure · Drama
New Zealand
Released in the UK 11 December 2005

7.3 Users43 votes

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Synopsis

Triple Academy Award winner Peter Jackson directs the dramatic adventure King Kong, bringing his sweeping cinematic vision to the iconic story of the gigantic ape captured in the wild and brought to civilization where he meets his tragic fate.

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The essentials

Runtime: 187 min3 hours and 7 minutes
Budget: $207mUniversal Pictures
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is King Kong?: 3 hours and 7 minutes (187 minutes).
When was King Kong released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 11 December 2005.
Who directed King Kong?: Peter Jackson.
Who is in King Kong?: It stars Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody and Thomas Kretschmann.
Where can I watch King Kong?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Prime Video and on rent on Apple TV.

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Reviews

7.3 43 votes

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Awards

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Academy Awards (Oscars) 2006 3 of 4 nominations Won: Best Achievement in Sound Mixing, Best Achievement in Sound Editing
Golden Globes 2006 2 nominations
BAFTA Awards 2006 1 of 3 nominations Won: Best Achievement in Special Visual Effects

Soundtrack

All 4 songs

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Aboriginal Sacrifice DanceMax Steiner