King Kong
Directed by Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. SchoedsackAdventurous 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.
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- theLillyPadFebruary 17, 2025The special effects hold up surprisingly well, especially with the iconic T-Rex fight. The movie pretends to have deeper themes and rich melodrama--and certainly, some meaning can be drawn out of the profound confusion and loneliness of the titular ape--but the true draw of the film comes from its adventure elements.
- castlegaryNovember 3, 2025Very well done. Incredibly advanced for its age.
- byznselzMarch 13, 2026the original, the classic, going on a century with no signs of silliness
- NotoriousEdgeSeptember 8, 2025A classic in American film that changed cinema forever and holds up better than it has any right to. But most importantly it gives us the ultimate Monkey
- alexnoaholdmateDecember 13, 2025The special effects haven't aged well, but there is clearly the bones of a great film here.
- Mister ArnAugust 8, 2025“King Kong” is the classic beauty-and-the-beast tale, with an early voyage that builds intrigue, a middle act rich in creature spectacle, and a final act that delivers a tragic punch. Dated in parts, it remains a landmark in special effects and adventure storytelling.
- KylachamJune 20, 2025Another Classic. The claymation is dated, yet somehow remains charming unlike old CGI. It's an adventure, and modern audiences will still find it easy to become invested. The close-ups of Kong's face are something we could probably do with fewer of though...
- Tyler SMarch 25, 2025👍👍 8/10
King Kong Trivia
King Kong was released on April 7, 1933.
King Kong was directed by Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack.
King Kong has a runtime of 1h 44m.
King Kong was produced by Ernest B. Schoedsack, Merian C. Cooper.
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.
The key characters in King Kong are Carl Denham (Robert Armstrong), Ann Darrow (Fay Wray), Jack Driscoll (Bruce Cabot).
King Kong is rated Passed.
King Kong is an Adventure, Horror, Fantasy film.
King Kong has an audience rating of 8.6 out of 10.
King Kong had a budget of $672K.
King Kong has made $10M at the box office.