Movie connections for
King Kong (1933) More at IMDbPro »

Followed by

The Son of Kong (1933)

Remade as

King Kong (1976)
The Mighty Kong (1998) (V)
King Kong (2005)
 -  This is purely a remake of the 1933 movie.

Edited into

Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
Histoire(s) du cinéma: Toutes les histoires (1988) (V)
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999) (TV)
The Lost Spider Pit Sequence (2005) (V)
 -  The new shots are interspliced with clips of the original film

Spin off

"Kong: The Animated Series" (2000)
Kong (2000)
Kong: King of Atlantis (2005) (V)

References

The Lost World (1925)
Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness (1927)

Referenced in

"My Life as a Teenage Robot: Histrionics/Puppet Bride (#3.7)" (????)
 -  Mentioned by Tuck.
Mickey's Mechanical Man (1933)
The Pet Store (1933)
Bum Voyage (1934)
 -  Patsy Kelly, in gorilla suit, complains about imitating King Kong.
She (1935)
The Rainmakers (1935)
 -  As Billy is fleeing in the dust storm, he passes a King Kong poster which then rips off the face of Kong which sticks to his windshield.
Satan Met a Lady (1936)
 -  When Ted Shayne meets Valerie Purvis in her apartment and starts swinging from the door frame, she refers to him as King Kong.
Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor (1936)
The Man Who Found Himself (1937)
Terror on the Midway (1942)
Cabin in the Sky (1943)
 -  Petunia Jackson (Ethel Waters) orders a drink called a double King Kong at the bar in the nightclub. Jim Henry (Ernest Whitman) says "What'll it be, Miss Jackson?," and she says, "You may give me a double King Kong."
Unknown Island (1948)
Hurdy-Gurdy Hare (1950)
 -  Bugs Bunny calls the gorilla King Kong.
Sunset Blvd. (1950)
 -  Joe makes a King Kong joke when talking about the chimpanzee.
Gojira (1954)
Revenge of the Creature (1955)
The Searchers (1956)
The Harder They Fall (1956)
20 Million Miles to Earth (1957)
South Pacific (1958)
Rymdinvasion i Lappland (1959)
A Summer Place (1959)
The Angry Red Planet (1960)
 -  Referenced in film
"Leave It to Beaver: Mother's Day Composition (#3.31)" (1960)
 -  Larry Mondello tells Beaver that it's easy to tell when things are make-believe, just like "King Kong" in the movie theater.
Gorgo (1961)
Mysterious Island (1961)
Kingu Kongu tai Gojira (1962)
 -  King Kong appears
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963)
 -  Music used at rescue in the end when the ladder goes up.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
"The Outer Limits: Soldier (#2.1)" (1964)
 -  Paul Tanner describes Tom Kagen's interaction with the soldier as "playing ABCs with King Kong".
Fata/Morgana (1965)
 -  The Professor mentions King Kong during his lecture.
"The Munsters: Will Success Spoil Herman Munster? (#2.12)" (1965)
 -  Mentioned by the Raven
A Thousand Clowns (1965)
 -  Murray yells to Arnold to look out the window, and claims King Kong is climbing the Time-Life building
Kingu Kongu no gyakushû (1967)
Yellow Submarine (1968)
"Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: (#2.13)" (1968)
 -  Mentioned by Nanette Fabray
The Mighty Gorga (1969)
The Valley of Gwangi (1969)
Angel, Angel, Down We Go (1969)
 -  dialogue
"Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: (#3.2)" (1969)
 -  referenced by Gary Owens
"Scooby Doo, Where Are You!: Never Ape an Ape Man (#1.7)" (1969)
 -  Shaggy sarcastically refers to himself as "King Kong in the flesh."
Un, dos, tres, al escondite inglés (1970)
 -  A poster of this film can be seen
Up in the Cellar (1970)
 -  There is a photograph of King Kong on Colin's mirror.
Sometimes a Great Notion (1970)
 -  Hank is called "King Kong"
The Projectionist (1971)
 -  The Projectionist imitates Carl Denham and states the beauty killed the beast.
The Tony Hancock Special (1972) (TV)
 -  Referenced by Hancock.
The Mechanic (1972)
Hired Gun (1973)
Walking Tall (1973)
Schlock (1973)
 -  Among the pictures of Schlock that Sergeant Wino examines, one is showing King Kong imprisoned in a cage in a New York theater.
The Naked Ape (1973)
 -  "King Kong" is advertised on a marquee.
"The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour: (#4.1)" (1973)
 -  Referenced in Bad Bad Leroy Brown
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World (1973)
Lenny (1974)
 -  Lenny mentions King Kong and Fay Wray.
"Sanford and Son: A Little Extra Security (#4.13)" (1974)
 -  Grady makes a reference to this film in relation to Aunt esther.
"The Ghost Busters: The Vikings Have Landed (#1.13)" (1975)
 -  Jake Kong notes that Tracy's grandfather has experience climbing on the Empire State Building.
Synthetischer Film oder Wie das Monster King Kong von Fantasie und Präzision gezeugt wurde (1975) (TV)
 -  Documentary about King Kong (1933).
White House Madness (1975)
 -  The title is mentioned.
"Doctor Who: Robot: Part 4 (#12.4)" (1975)
 -  The Giant Robot developes the same love for Sarah, and carries her around and places her on the top of a high building, whilst battling the army, just like in King Kong
"Sanford and Son: Strange Bedfellows (#4.17)" (1975)
 -  Fred likens Aunt Esther to King Kong.
"Sanford and Son: The Masquerade Party (#4.18)" (1975)
 -  Wearing a gorilla suit, Fred refers to himself as King Kong.
L'important c'est d'aimer (1975)
 -  The poster is shown
Farewell, My Lovely (1975)
 -  Marlowe says that since seeing the film, he's had a soft spot for any gorilla who falls for a dame
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
 -  From "Science Fiction Double Feature": "Then something went wrong for Fay Wray and King Kong"
Amici miei (1975)
"The Ghost Busters: Dr. Whatsisname (#1.2)" (1975)
 -  Kong notes that Tracy's grandfather had an unfortunate occurrence at the Empire State Building.
"Sanford and Son: My Fair Esther (#5.9)" (1975)
 -  Fred calls Esther "Queen Kong."
"Sanford and Son: Ebenezer Sanford (#5.12)" (1975)
 -  Fred calls Aunt Esther "Queen Kong."
"M*A*S*H: The Price of Tomato Juice (#4.15)" (1975)
 -  Hawkeye and B.J. discuss this movie.
Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976)
 -  Larry compares himself to King Kong while joking with his girlfriend
Taxi Driver (1976)
"Sanford and Son: The Director (#5.21)" (1976)
 -  Elroy asks whether King Kong could beat Foreman in a fight.
Love Games (1976)
 -  A small poster is visible in Rick's office.
Murder by Death (1976)
 -  The screaming woman sound used as a doorbell is Fay Wray's screams from King Kong (1933)
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976)
Ape (1976)
"Saturday Night Live: Jodie Foster/Brian Wilson (#2.9)" (1976)
 -  referenced in the King Kong Dirge
"M*A*S*H: The Colonel's Horse (#5.11)" (1976)
 -  Colonel Potter tells Radar about this movie.
"Sanford and Son: Aunt Esther Meets Her Son (#6.12)" (1976)
 -  Fred says standing next to Esther would make King Kong look like John-Boy from The Waltons.
Queen Kong (1976)
"Charlie's Angels: The Big Tap Out (#1.14)" (1977)
 -  McMasters says Roy has a monkey on his back the size of King Kong.
"Saturday Night Live: Ruth Gordon/Chuck Berry (#2.12)" (1977)
 -  Mentioned by 'Dino de Lorentiis'
L'animal (1977)
 -  Mike Gaucher is dressed as King Kong for a promotion in a supermarket
"The Six Million Dollar Man: Bigfoot V (#5.5)" (1977)
 -  Mentioned by Hope Langston
Blue Collar (1978)
 -  "King Kong suit"
"Pennies from Heaven" (1978)
 -  There are at least two instances during which Bob Hoskins' character is eqauted with King Kong.
Take Off (1978)
 -  "My head feels like King Kong sat on it."
Picassos äventyr (1978)
 -  While singing "God Save the King" the lines are altered to "God save King Kong"
North Dallas Forty (1979)
The Great Santini (1979)
 -  Mary Anne refers to her father as King Kong.
Crazy Climber (1980) (VG)
Gorp (1980)
 -  a guy is called King Kong
The Stunt Man (1980)
My Bodyguard (1980)
Burlesque (1980)
 -  This movie is mentioned by a character.
La boum (1980)
 -  "On dirait King Kong", translated: "It looks like King Kong"
Carnival Magic (1981)
 -  The police refer to a crime in progress as a "King Kong: An ape kidnapping a beautiful woman."
Donkey Kong (1981) (VG)
Home Sweet Home (1981)
 -  poster in room
The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981)
Zuijia Paidang (1982)
 -  The main character is named after King Kong
"Gimme a Break!: Grandma Fools Around (#1.15)" (1982)
 -  The film is mentioned by name.
"Silver Spoons: Evelyn Returns (#1.6)" (1982)
 -  The film is mentioned by name.
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Zuijia paidang daxian shentong (1983)
 -  King Kong, the main character, is named after King Kong.
"The A-Team: Mexican Slayride (#1.1)" (1983)
 -  mentioned by Col. Lynch
"The A-Team: The Out-of-Towners (#1.7)" (1983)
 -  Mentioned by Murdock
"Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime: The Crackler (#1.10)" (1984)
 -  tommy says the security man at the gambling house looks like the giant ape.
"Knight Rider: Halloween Knight (#3.4)" (1984)
 -  Denise thinks Michael would make a great King Kong
Dead End (1985)
 -  Several quotes from Robert Armstrong's character from original King Kong
My Wicked, Wicked Ways... The Legend of Errol Flynn (1985) (TV)
King Kongs Faust (1985)
The Goonies (1985)
 -  When Chunk first hears Sloth's voice, he says that it "sounds like Kong."
American Flyers (1985)
 -  "...King Kong's first cousin"
"Muppet Babies: Piggy's Hyper-Activity Book (#2.2)" (1985)
 -  King Kong climbs up the Empire State Building as a bellhop delivering Animal his Root Beer.
Männer... (1985)
 -  When Julius wears the ape mask Stefan calls him 'King Kong'.
Deadtime Stories (1986)
 -  Brian has a picture of King Kong in his room.
"Muppet Babies: Around the Nursery in 80 Days (#3.11)" (1986)
 -  Animal imagines King Kong terrorizing the nursery.
"Galaxy High School: It Came from Earth (#1.13)" (1986)
 -  Doyle climbs the Empire state building
Time of the Apes (1987) (TV)
Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987)
 -  Chip refers to Ricky as "Kong" to Jennifer
La Bamba (1987)
 -  Connie says, "I feel like I just got mauled by King Kong!"
The Puppetoon Movie (1987)
 -  King Kong is among the many famous stop-motion characters paying tribute to George Pal.
Hollywood-Monster (1987)
House of Games (1987)
 -  Character mentioned in dialogue.
"Muppet Babies: This Little Piggy Went to Hollywood (#4.6)" (1987)
 -  Gonzo was going to write a letter to King Kong, but instead drew a picture of a banana since Kong was an ape.
Scrooged (1988)
Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989)
 -  Mentioned by Krishna Kumari
Cleopatra D.C. (1989) (V)
 -  King Kong was mentioned once.
"The Wonder Years: Just Between Me and You and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky (#2.5)" (1989)
 -  A poster can be seen at Kevin's room.
Curse II: The Bite (1989)
 -  a woman mentions King Kong
"The Wonder Years: Hiroshima, Mon Frere (#2.8)" (1989)
 -  A poster can be seen at Kevin's room.
Borders (1989) (TV)
 -  Briefly discussed by interviewee Robert Anton Wilson.
"The Golden Girls: Sick and Tired: Part 1 (#5.1)" (1989)
 -  The film is mentioned by name.
"Muppet Babies: The New Adventures of Kermo Polo (#6.10)" (1989)
 -  Gonzo portrays as King Kong instead of the Great Kahn.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Robot Monster (#2.6)" (1990)
 -  Ro-man was refered to as a miniture version of King Kong.
Og Must Be Crazy (1990)
 -  One of the characters is a gorilla named Kong. They made mentioned King Kong in the movie.
Fear in the Dark (1991) (TV)
 -  Poster art for this is shown.
The Rocketeer (1991)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Gamera vs. Gaos (#4.8)" (1991)
 -  "He's no Fay Wray"
In the Arms of a Killer (1992) (TV)
 -  "the other one plays King Kong with my face"
Final Analysis (1992)
The Player (1992)
Braindead (1992)
 -  The Rat Monkey is captured from Skull Island (where King Kong was from) and taken abroad, the expeditioners also are confronted by tribal local people who try to stop them.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Magic Sword (#5.11)" (1992)
 -  Joel: Is she doing a Fay Wray or Jessica Lange?
"Bishôjo senshi Sêrâ Mûn: Koisarete owarete! Runa no saiakuno hi (#1.31)" (1992)
 -  Rhett Butler turns into a giant monster, grabs Luna and climbs a building
The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them (1992)
"The Wonder Years: Alice in Autoland (#6.12)" (1993)
 -  Scenes are shown.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Bride of the Monster (#5.23)" (1993)
 -  Crow: Twas Beauty confused the Beast.
"Rugrats: Tooth or Dare/Party Animals (#2.26)" (1993)
 -  Drew is a dressed like King Kong at the costume party
Bat sin fan dim ji yan yuk cha siu bau (1993)
 -  a cop is called King Kong
Jurassic Park (1993)
 -  Upon reaching the Jurassic Park gate, Dr. Ian Malcolm jokingly wonders if King Kong is inside.
Last Action Hero (1993)
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
"Red Dwarf: Psirens (#6.1)" (1993)
 -  Reference to King Kong
"Animaniacs: Hitchcock Opening/Hearts of Twilight/The Boids (#1.21)" (1993)
 -  The WB studio tour the Warners see features a giant animatronic King Kong that eats cars.
"Saved by the Bell: The College Years: Teacher's Pet (#1.11)" (1993)
 -  Screech mentions that he saw this movie.
"Saved by the Bell: The College Years: Kelly and the Professor (#1.12)" (1993)
 -  Screech mentions that he saw this movie.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
 -  The scene where Batman is attacked by minature planes in a minature city is a homage to the final scene in King Kong. There is even a minature building identical to the Empire State Building.
"The Day Today: Stretchcast (#1.4)" (1994)
 -  "Chris Paxam, like King Kong has made a monkey of himself" -then a man wearing a "King Hong Kong" badge and re-enacting the Empire State Building scene with drawings.
"Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: The Rival (#1.17)" (1994)
 -  Perry: "The best we've got is your editor-in-chief hanging from the top of the World Trade Center in a gorilla outfit."
"The Critic: Eyes on the Prize (#1.6)" (1994)
 -  referenced in Jay's student film
Clean Slate (1994)
 -  A King Kong poster is seen at the Santa Monica Pier.
Baby's Day Out (1994)
 -  Eddie says "hey King Kong" to the big gorrilla
New Nightmare (1994)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Creeping Terror (#7.6)" (1994)
 -  Crow: Twas Beauty fed the Beast.
"Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge: (#1.3)" (1994)
 -  Another of his nicknames was "King Kong".
Radioland Murders (1994)
 -  SPOILER: Max Applewhite (Stephen Tobolowsky) is shot off the top of the radio tower by an airplane in a fashion similar to how King Kong was shot off the top of the Empire State Building by an airplane. (Also, the planes in both films look identical.)
Cobb (1994)
 -  Dialogue with banter about "the best king" early in the movie.
The Making of 'Jurassic Park' (1995) (V)
 -  Someone mentions this film.
Funny Bones (1995)
"The Critic: I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show (#2.10)" (1995)
 -  referenced in Jay's student film
Congo (1995)
Shu dan long wei (1995)
 -  "I'm Kong. Eighth wonder of the world"
Kicking and Screaming (1995)
 -  mentioned as a movie that features monkeys prominently
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Not, I Barbecue (#6.6)" (1995)
 -  Will says to a big dude: "shouldn't you be climbing the Empire State Building?"
Crash Bandicoot (1996) (VG)
 -  One of the bosses is Koala Kong
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
 -  When Quasimodo climbs up to the tower with the unconscious Esmeralda
Darkman III: Die Darkman Die (1996) (V)
1st Annual Mystery Science Theater 3000 Summer Blockbuster Review (1997) (TV)
 -  Bobo names it as a quality film.
"Wind at My Back: Moonshine Struck (#1.7)" (1997)
 -  Grace mentions the movie by name and actress Fay Wray.
Jungle 2 Jungle (1997)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Deadly Mantis (#9.4)" (1997)
 -  Crow: Should we take down that big ape on the Empire State Building while we're here?
Pocket Ninjas (1997)
 -  Steve confuses "King Kong" with the "Cobra Khan."
Cats Don't Dance (1997)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Hoodlum (1997)
 -  a drink is named after this film
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Halloween (#2.6)" (1997)
 -  Cordelia gets attacked by a "King Kong".
Wag the Dog (1997)
Fast Track (1998)
 -  Cult reference.
The Harryhausen Chronicles (1998) (TV)
Deep Rising (1998)
 -  unseen monster crashing through the jungle on the volcanic island
My Giant (1998)
Godzilla (1998)
 -  Movie dialogue
Phoenix (1998)
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Show No. 106 (#1.3)" (1998)
 -  Although the footage used is from Konga, Ryan and Greg give Drew hints related to this movie in Newsflash.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
"Saturday Night Live: Lucy Lawless/Elliot Smith (#24.3)" (1998)
 -  Referenced by Terrence Maddox)
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999) (TV)
Doug's 1st Movie (1999)
Elvis Gratton II: Miracle à Memphis (1999)
The Iron Giant (1999)
One More Kiss (1999)
 -  Empire State Building comment
"Beast Machines: Transformers: Revelations I: The Key (#1.7)" (1999)
 -  When the giant building collapses in the background, Optimus hangs from a building & tries to swat an aerodrone, similar to King Kong on the Empire State Building
"New York: A Documentary Film" (1999)
RKO 281 (1999) (TV)
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle (2000) (V)
 -  mentioned once
Now You See Him: The Invisible Man Revealed! (2000) (V)
 -  mentioned once
"Wind at My Back: All This and Heaven Too (#4.1)" (2000)
 -  Pritchard mentions the movie by name.
"Twice in a Lifetime: The Trouble with Harry (#1.21)" (2000)
 -  Harry mentions the title character.
Gangster No. 1 (2000)
Spider-Man (2000) (VG)
La comunidad (2000)
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie - Rugrats II (2000)
Phantom of the Megaplex (2000) (TV)
 -  Two monkies guarding the theater exits.
"The Simpsons: HOM'R (#12.9)" (2001)
 -  Homer has a fantasy about being at the king kong show in new york from this movie where they show king kong on stage in chains.
"Wind at My Back: Enter Eddie Jackson (#5.8)" (2001)
 -  Rebecca mentions the title charcater by name.
"The Simpsons: Simpsons Safari (#12.17)" (2001)
 -  The doctors monkey research is pictures of monkeys from famous movies, one is from King Kong.
Jurassic Park III (2001)
Max Payne (2001) (VG)
 -  There are several references to King Kong. A letter from Don Punchinello that Max Payne reads says that Jack Lupino "has a monkey the size of King Kong on his back". Also, throughout the game there are posters advertising "Kong Whiskey".
"Biography: Jennifer Jones: Portrait of a Lady" (2001)
 -  poster shown representing Selznick's achievements
The Making of 'Killer Klowns' (2001) (V)
 -  mentioned once
Training Day (2001)
'Mummy Returns' Visual and Special Effect Formations (2001) (V)
 -  Mentioned by John Berton
"Friends: The One Where Rachel Tells... (#8.3)" (2001)
 -  magna doodle picture
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001) (VG)
'Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty' - Making of the Hollywood Game (2002) (V)
 -  Hideo Kojima mentions the original King Kong film and its influences on MGS2's story.
Hable con ella (2002)
 -  A poster is visible in Alicia's bedroom.
New York at the Movies (2002) (TV)
"King of the Hill: Of Mice and Little Green Men (#6.14)" (2002)
 -  There is an ice cream shop called "King Kone" that spoofs this film's name and imagery
Lilo & Stitch (2002)
The Powerpuff Girls (2002)
 -  Mojo Jojo becomes a giant ape, grabs the girls and climbs a building.
Men in Black II (2002)
Frida (2002)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002) (TV)
 -  Mentioned in Art school skit
An Evening with Kevin Smith (2002) (V)
À l'ombre de King Kong (2003) (TV)
 -  Main person was born on King Kong premiere's day and tells about her life being a fan of King Kong
War of the Monsters (2003) (VG)
 -  Congar
Malibu's Most Wanted (2003)
Kill the Poor (2003)
 -  "Neon King Kong standin' on my back" (song lyrics)
After School Special (2003)
 -  poster seen
Hulk (2003)
"Tremors: The Sounds of Silence (#1.10)" (2003)
 -  Skull Island is mentioned
George of the Jungle 2 (2003) (V)
 -  "I thought King Kong was in black and white"
Pasaporte rojo (2003)
 -  "They call him the King Kong of Washington Heights"
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003) (V)
 -  mentioned once
"My Life as a Teenage Robot: Hostile Makeover (#1.9)" (2003)
 -  One flash of the photo causes the Neanderthal-like Jenny to run amok just like the in the movie.
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals (2003) (V)
 -  Ricky talks about giant apes with a still from this film in the background. He describes bits of the film too.
Oldboy (2003)
 -  Poster on the wall of character's room is that of the original "King Kong".
Something to Scream About (2003) (V)
 -  "Something to Scream About" is a documentary that references (and features) a wide variety of motion pictures as actresses discuss being in the B-Movie business.
Lights, Camera, Puffin! (2004) (V)
 -  This title is referenced.
Super Size Me (2004)
 -  in one of the opening murals for a segment, Kong (w/ a Fay Wray look-alike in his hand) is seen stomping through suburbia along with Bob's Big Boy and Ronald McDonald
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
 -  when doctor octopus climbs the buildings
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004)
 -  the pet monkey is named "Kong"
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
 -  The opening scene in this film involves a zeppelin docking at the Empire State Building. In a New York Times article, he recalled the time when he saw a scene in King Kong with a mooring mast seen at the top of the building which is likely what inspired him for this scene. The ship which carried King Kong in the 1933 film can also be seen as a shipwreck in one scene.
"Veronica Mars: Credit Where Credit's Due (#1.2)" (2004)
 -  "King Kong ain't got nothing on you"
Anonymous Rex (2004) (TV)
 -  "You were ready to take on King Kong."
The Aviator (2004)
 -  When Hughes is standing naked in his screening room, he shakes his fist at the screen and one of the aircraft in a dogfight explodes, bringing to mind King Kong's antics on the Empire State Building
The Mighty Boosh: A History (2005) (V)
 -  The stars talk about a stage show they worked in called "Moby Dick Vs. King Dong" and we see a poster, it spoofs this movie.
Brave New World (2005) (V)
 -  referenced to King Kong in the movie are pointed out
"Robot Chicken: Plastic Buffet (#1.4)" (2005)
 -  King Kong appears.
The Devil's Rejects (2005)
 -  Billy Ray Snapper says to Wydell that when they attack the Firefly's it will be like King Kong attacking Skull Island.
The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse (2005)
 -  The use of a giant stop-start animated monster is a reference to King Kong being a giant stop-start animated monster.
"Reno 911!: The Prefect of Wanganui (#3.6)" (2005)
 -  Movie is mentioned as Dangle and Kimball takes the prefect back to the airport
The Werewolf Cult Chronicles: Vietnam 1969 (2005) (V)
 -  Skull bay is a variation of Skull Island.
Pusher 3 (2005)
 -  Milo calls Little Mohammed "King Kong of Copenhagen".
Domino (2005)
 -  A character is refered to as King Kong
"Jeopardy!: (#22.23)" (2005)
 -  still shown as part of clue in "Movie & TV Monsters" category
"Veronica Mars: Cheatty Cheatty Bang Bang (#2.3)" (2005)
 -  When her father beats his chest Veronica says: "Sit down, King Kong."
"Boston Legal: Truly, Madly, Deeply (#2.7)" (2005)
 -  Denise Bauer mentions the film and it's star Fay Wray in court during the bestiality case.
King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie (2005) (VG)
 -  The shot of Kong falling from the Empire State Building is identical to the same shot in the 1933 film.
Shapeshifter (2005)
 -  "I don't think these cuffs can take more of that King Kong shit"
King Kong (2005)
 -  Denham says that Fay Wray is working on a picture for Merian C. Cooper. At Kong's exhibition in New York, 1) Denham recites the "old Arabian proverb" that apears at the opening of the 1933 film, and 2) The music used for the "natives" dancing onstage is the used in the original for the tribal ceremonial dance. "It was beauty killed the beast" is the last line in both films.
"Saturday Night Live: Alec Baldwin/Shakira (#31.8)" (2005)
 -  Mentioned on the O'Reilly Factor
"The Boondocks: Return of the King (#1.9)" (2006)
 -  one of the 'other kings' (besides MLK) that is recognized
The DiCaprio Code (2006)
 -  poster seen
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2006-02-02)" (2006)
 -  This film is mentioned.
Bus Kong (2006)
 -  The bus climbs a building and is then shot down by planes
Doogal (2006)
 -  when they reach skull island, dylan says "hey, looks just like the movie" refering to the movie king kong
"Lost: Dave (#2.18)" (2006)
 -  Hurley mentions (King) Kong as an obesity slur
Skull Island: A Natural History (2006) (V)
 -  The narrator talks of the crew who landed on Skull Island in 1933 - a reference to this film where a crew goes to Skull Island, this film is from 1933.
Wordplay (2006)
 -  crossword puzzle hint: King Kong, e.g.
"Troldspejlet: (#35.15)" (2006)
 -  DVD release reviewed in episode of Troldspejlet
"Doctor Who Confidential: The Writer's Tale (#2.7)" (2006)
 -  Mark Gatiss mentions the film.
Dennis Muren Interview (2006) (V)
 -  This film is mentioned by name.
Wild Seven (2006)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
"The Girls Next Door: Here's Looking at You, Hef (#2.1)" (2006)
 -  poster in Bridget's bedroom
"The Girls Next Door: Mutiny on the Booty (#2.4)" (2006)
 -  Bridget's photo shoot is inspired by the film
"Extras: Daniel Radcliffe (#2.3)" (2006)
 -  The agent talks about how he could reach into a midget's house and grab him like in King Kong.
"The Girls Next Door: Baby Talk (#2.10)" (2006)
 -  poster in Bridget's room
Hak kuen (2006)
 -  "King Kong Cuff"
Destroy All Humans! 2 (2006) (VG)
 -  Crypto: "King Kong ain't got nothing on me!"
Hard Luck (2006) (V)
 -  "King Kong the block" (song lyrics)
"Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Superstition (#2.9)" (2006)
 -  Chris mentions King Kong failing to defeat the planes in his class presentation
The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2006) (TV)
 -  Borat says his movie knocked King Kong off the top of the Kazakhstan box office, it being there since it was released in the 30s. He implies it's the remake before saying it's the original.
Norbit (2007)
 -  Rasputia is called King Kong
Machine (2007)
 -  someone is called King Kong
"The Apprentice: Girls on Rollerskates (#6.10)" (2007)
 -  King Kong ape shown
Grindhouse (2007)
 -  Poster visible in taco bar
"Have I Got News for You: (#33.2)" (2007)
 -  Reference to King Kong
Half Past Dead 2 (2007) (V)
 -  "King Kong ain't got nothin' on me" (song lyrics)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
 -  Barbossa and crew recieves a chart to the mysterious Davy Jones Locker from Singapore much like Carl Denham recieves a chart to the mysterious Skull Island from Singapore
Shredderman Rules (2007) (TV)
 -  Bob Bixby mentions a giant monkey climbing up a tower and is seen doing so.
Lissi und der wilde Kaiser (2007)
 -  At one point Yeti is on top of a building which makes him look a lot like King Kong.
"Pushing Daisies: Girth (#1.5)" (2007)
 -  Pinky McCoy refers to Emerson as the title ape.
"Have I Got News for You: (#34.5)" (2007)
 -  Referenced by name
"Corner Gas: Buzz Driver (#5.7)" (2007)
 -  Karen says Davis' shutting of the file cabinet drawer resembles the way Kong would do it.
'Hot Fuzz': The Fuzzball Rally (2007) (V)
 -  mentioned once
27 Dresses (2008)
 -  In Kevin's article on Jane, he says that she is like a "Bridezilla, swatting at airplanes."
Cloverfield (2008)
 -  still frames used (verified in end credits)
Be Kind Rewind (2008)
 -  listed as a "sweded" movie
Jumper (2008)
 -  David mentions King Kong while on the Empire State Building
Drillbit Taylor (2008)
 -  "Your so big, you fall down like King Kong" (rap lyrics)
Warbirds (2008) (TV)
 -  "Damned if I know. Looks like something out of King Kong."
King Kong 75th Anniversary Tribute (2008) (V)
 -  Documentary subject
The Duchess in Hull (2008) (TV)
 -  Reference to King Kong
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs (2008) (V)
 -  old King Kong seen
The Longshots (2008)
 -  "my King Kongs"
"Supernatural: Monster Movie (#4.5)" (2008)
 -  The shapeshifter says "It was beauty killed the beast" as he dies
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#7.46)" (2008)
 -  Subject of a $100 question
Bolt (2008)
 -  On the "Sovereign Entertainment" lot a giant ape hand passes by on a truck.
"The Bold and the Beautiful: (#1.5446)" (2008)
 -  Eric, looking at Halloween pictures: "Thorne is King Kong."
Strongbad_email.exe: Disc Six (2008) (V)
 -  In "Unnatural", given Bubs' giant size, the "King" in King Bubsgonzola Supreme likely alludes to King Kong
Madea Goes to Jail (2009)
 -  "King Kong ain't got nothin on her."
"Psych: An Evening with Mr. Yang (#3.16)" (2009)
 -  Gus mentions it.
"Phineas and Ferb: Attack of the 50 Foot Sister/Backyard Aquarium (#2.5)" (2009)
 -  50-foot-tall Candance climbs a skyscraper, carrying P.P. Oddball, who is wearing a gorilla suit.
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009) (V)
 -  One of the golf holes is a model of King Kong.
Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy (2009) (TV)
 -  mentioned as a joke
"Lost: Namaste (#5.9)" (2009)
 -  Sawyer calls Hurley "Kong"
"Smallville: Turbulence (#8.16)" (2009)
 -  Mentioned by Jimmy
"The Amazing Race: Gorilla? Gorilla? Gorilla? (#14.7)" (2009)
 -  Mentioned numerous times during zoo challenge
"The Simpsons: Wedding for Disaster (#20.15)" (2009)
 -  Maggie imagines Homer fighting with Marge as King Kong.
Up (2009)
 -  When Charles Muntz presents the skeleton on stage
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
 -  'King Kong' is one of the card names in the La Louisiane guessing game.
Funny People (2009)
 -  inspiration for a commercial with a woman and a giant gorilla
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009)
 -  King Kong's corpse is mentioned
"Jeopardy!: 2009 Teen Tournament Finals: Game 2 (#26.45)" (2009)
 -  Subject of a $200 clue in the category "This Fall in Entertainment"

Featured in

"The Moviemakers: The Films of Frank Capra" (????)
 -  Brief clip showing Kong
The Son of Kong (1933)
David O. Selznick: 'Your New Producer' (1935)
Movies Are Adventure (1948)
Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment (1966)
The Movie Orgy (1968)
 -  Clips of Kong atop the Empire State Building
Hollywood: The Selznick Years (1969) (TV)
Edgar Wallace: The Man Who Made His Name (1976) (TV)
 -  extract used
A Touch of the Sun (1979)
SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) (TV)
 -  scenes are featured in this special effects special
Let's Do It! (1982)
Bingo Bongo (1982)
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983) (TV)
 -  This film is featured among many other monster classic
The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985) (TV)
King Kongs Faust (1985)
Precious Images (1986)
Whoops Apocalypse (1986)
"Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story" (1987)
 -  Scenes from this film are shown.
Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles (1987)
Hollywood Uncensored (1987)
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind (1988) (TV)
 -  a Kong clip is superimposed on the burning RKO back lot gate
King Kong 60th Anniversary Special: 'It Was Beauty Killed the Beast' (1992) (V)
 -  Clips from this film are seen in this documentary
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992) (TV)
Dinosaur Movies (1993) (V)
 -  trailer shown
Comic Relief: The Invasion of the Comic Tomatoes (1993) (TV)
 -  Clip used in Attack of the Comic Tomato bumper (with tomatoes superimposed over it)
100 Years at the Movies (1994) (TV)
The Scout (1994)
The Making of 'Jurassic Park' (1995) (V)
Les cent et une nuits de Simon Cinéma (1995)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995) (TV)
Three Wishes (1995)
Two Bits (1995)
Dunston Checks In (1996)
Ed (1996)
Special Effects: Anything Can Happen (1996)
Monster Mania (1997) (TV)
 -  Film clips included
The Race to Save 100 Years (1997)
Hollywood Aliens & Monsters (1997) (TV)
Godzilla and Other Movie Monsters (1998) (V)
Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998) (TV)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998) (TV)
 -  This film is #43 on the list.
Universal Horror (1998) (TV)
The Cider House Rules (1999)
 -  The film is shown to the kids several times on their movie night.
"Hollywood Stuntmakers: (#1.0)" (1999)
"Hollywood Stuntmakers: King Kong und andere Kuscheltiere" (1999)
"Troldspejlet: (#24.12)" (2000)
 -  VHS/DVD release reviewed + footage used
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV)
 -  This film is #12 on the list.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories (2002) (TV)
 -  This film is #24 on the list.
Cinerama Adventure (2002)
Frida (2002)
"SexTV: Dark Desires: Sexuality in the Horror Film (#5.15)" (2003)
 -  Clips from movie used in episode.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tracy Morgan (2004) (V)
 -  features in the King Kong: directors cut skit
The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) (TV)
 -  Shown during the In Memoriam tribute (Fay Wray)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases (2005) (TV)
 -  The quote "Oh, no, it wasn't the airplanes. It was Beauty killed the Beast." is #84 on the list.
I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper (2005)
 -  clips shown
RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World' (2005) (V)
 -  many clips shown
"SexTV: Monstrous Desires: Sexuality and Horror/A Moment with... David Cronenberg (#8.2)" (2005)
 -  Clip from film is used in this episode.
Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer (2006)
 -  Part or all of the trailer is shown and discussed.
"Troldspejlet: (#35.15)" (2006)
 -  footage used in episode of Troldspejlet
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006) (V)
 -  many clips shown
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007) (TV)
 -  This film is #41 on the list.
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (2008) (TV)
 -  clips
AFI's 10 Top 10: America's 10 Greatest Films in 10 Classic Genres (2008) (TV)
 -  This film is #4 on the "Fantasy" list.

Spoofed in

I Like Mountain Music (1933/I)
King Klunk (1933)
 -  The cartoon is a parody of the adventure film: it begins in the jungle and ends with the giant ape falling from a tall building.
The Pet Store (1933)
Goofy Groceries (1941)
Woton's Wake (1962)
 -  End of film
"Get Smart: Apes of Rath (#5.10)" (1969)
 -  KAOS transforms Chucko the Ape into a human who reverts to savage ape behavior and kill CONTROL agents when he hears a bell ring.
Schlock (1973)
 -  It ends with the same quote: it was beauty who killed the beast!
Herbie Rides Again (1974)
Down and Dirty Duck (1974)
 -  After being rejected by a girl at the bus stop, Willard turns into a giant animated charicture of King Kong, grabs her, and climbs up the Empire State Building, just like in the 1933 film of the same name.
Flesh Gordon (1974)
The Strongest Man in the World (1975)
 -  In the opening credits, they show a Giant Ape on a tall building that falls off due to airplanes harrassing it and then the strong boy catches the ape and it smiles.
"The Sonny and Cher Show: (#1.11)" (1976)
 -  spoofed during the Sonnytone news
"The Sonny and Cher Show: (#2.1)" (1976)
 -  spoofed in 'Beauty and the Beast' skit
"The Sonny and Cher Show: (#2.6)" (1976)
 -  Spoofed in 'Beauty and the Beast' skit
Queen Kong (1976)
The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)
"The Sonny and Cher Show: (#2.17)" (1977)
 -  spoofed in the Beauty and the beast sketch
"The Sonny and Cher Show: (#2.20)" (1977)
 -  Spoofed during the Sonnytone News
American Tickler (1977)
Donkey Kong (1981) (VG)
The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981)
"Saturday Night Live: Deborah Harry/Funky 4 + 1 More (#6.10)" (1981)
 -  Spoofed in 'King Kong syndrome' skit
National Lampoon's Movie Madness (1982)
 -  Caricatures shown in opening credits and between segments
Congo Bongo (1983) (VG)
Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album (1983) (V)
The Creature Wasn't Nice (1983)
King Dong (1985)
 -  parody of King Kong
Whoops Apocalypse (1986)
Monster in the Closet (1986)
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
Rampage (1988/II) (VG)
 -  Player is large monkey, aim of game is to smash buildings
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
 -  A mogwai plays on a model of the empire state building and pretends to be king kong.
"The Simpsons: Bart Gets an F (#2.1)" (1990)
 -  Bart and Homer watch "Gorilla the Conquerer," a Kong knockoff.
Here Comes the Cat! (1992)
 -  cat acts out King Kong
"The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror III (#4.5)" (1992)
 -  The King Homer segment is a spoof of King Kong right down to being black & white
The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare (1993) (VG)
 -  Homer Kong
"Rocko's Modern Life: Cabin Fever/Rinse and Spit (#1.10)" (1993)
 -  In Rinse and Spit Rocko's tooth mutates into a giant and goes on a rampage, and after Philburt manages to kill it by knocking it off a building Dr. Hutchinson says "Well the hook killed him" and Philburt replies "No it twas tartar that killed the beast".
"The Simpsons: Boy Scoutz 'n the Hood (#5.8)" (1993)
 -  A viderogame Bart plays spoofs this movie's final scenes of Kong climbing the empire state building and being shot down by planes.
Runaway Brain (1995)
Discworld II: Missing Presumed...!? (1996) (VG)
"Dexter's Laboratory: Dee Dee's Room/Dial M for Monkey: Huntor/The Big Sister (#1.6)" (1996)
 -  The way Dee Dee grabs the man is spoofing the way Kong grabbed Ann during his New York rampage.
The Nutty Professor (1996)
Kazaam (1996)
 -  Shaq wears a ape mask an he screams at some toy airplanes like King Kong.
Larry-Boy! And the Fib from Outer Space! (1997) (V)
 -  The Fib carries Junior Asparagus to the top of a water tower for the story's climax.
"South Park: Rainforest, Schmainforest (#3.1)" (1999)
 -  The tribe that kidnap the kids and the choir teacher tie her up in a way identical to the woman in King Kong, a giant King Kong-like monster then appears from behind the bushes in an almost identical shot-for-shot re-enacting of the scene where the woman is offered up to Kong in sacrafice.
"The Simpsons: Monty Can't Buy Me Love (#10.21)" (1999)
 -  Monty holds The Loch Ness Monster with chains on its arms and the Paparazzi take photos identically like King Kong but instead of hating the paparazi taking photos like Kong did the Loch Ness loves it and poses for them
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie - Rugrats II (2000)
The Simpsons: Night of the Living Tree House of Horror (2001) (VG)
 -  King Homer appears once again
"Saturday Night Live: Drew Barrymore/Macy Gray (#27.3)" (2001)
 -  Spoofed in WUUB skit
The Powerpuff Girls (2002)
Frida (2002)
 -  One scene in New York is a spoof of the famous Empire State Building sequnece from King Kong.
"Saturday Night Live: Salma Hayek/Christina Aguilera (#28.15)" (2003)
 -  Spoofed in King Kong skit
Silver Scream (2003) (V)
 -  the ape appearance
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
George of the Jungle 2 (2003) (V)
 -  ape was hanging off the Las Vegas version of the Empire State Building with a helicopter flying over him, characters even commented that it was just like "King Kong"
Monster Island (2004) (TV)
 -  There is a scene which spoofs the fight Kong Vs T-Rex in "King Kong".
"Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation H.U.G.S./Operation J.E.W.E.L.S. (#3.10)" (2004)
 -  In "Operation: H.U.G.S.", many scenes with the giant Rainbow Monkey spoof those in this movie
"The Fairly OddParents: Masked Magician, The/The Big Bash (#5.5)" (2005)
 -  Timmy wishes himself to 1933 (the year of this movie's release) and fights King Kong at the Empire State building in a bi-plane.
"Robot Chicken: Nutcracker Sweet (#1.2)" (2005)
 -  An airplane flies into the groin of a giant ape on top of the Empire State Building
"Robot Chicken: Atta Toy (#1.13)" (2005)
 -  man points out plot holes in the movie that come true
Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
 -  Monster climbs tower holding girl, chased by planes
Chicken Little (2005)
 -  Fish acts out the final battle between Kong and the airplanes, falling dead from a model of the Empire State Building. Runt says the famous "It was beauty killed the beast."
"The King of Queens: Move Doubt (#8.8)" (2005)
 -  Doug climbs a light pole while the neighbor kids buzz him with remote controlled airplanes.
The DiCaprio Code (2006)
 -  Tom re-enacts the Empire State Building scene as Kong
Curious George (2006)
 -  when George is playing with the projector in the back of the truck his image is very large and while swatting at a bug he's projected on top of a building while a plane passes by spoofing king kong on top of the empire state building swatting a plane
"Berndivent: King Brot (#1.4)" (2006)
 -  The character King Brot is a parody of King Kong, also the storyline follows that of the King Kong-movie
Kinky Kong (2006) (V)
 -  The film is a comic porno version of "King Kong".
"The Simpsons: Jazzy & The Pussycats (#18.2)" (2006)
 -  Opening couch sequence spoofs King Kong with Homer (as an ape) taking Marge to the top of a tall building, etc...
"Bo! in the USA" (2006)
 -  The opening sequence sees the bear climbing the Empire State Building and being shot at by biplanes in an old-film style and black and white.
"Robot Chicken: Squaw Bury Shortcake (#3.2)" (2007)
 -  King Kong Throws shit at Godzilla
Enchanted (2007)
 -  Dragon fight at the end of the film from the top of the Empire State Building
Jackass 2.5 (2007) (V)
 -  stunt spoofing film
Be Kind Rewind (2008)
 -  Boys "remake" the movie
"Robot Chicken: Help Me (#4.1)" (2008)
 -  As part of "Just the Good Parts"
"Robot Chicken: I Love Her (#4.10)" (2009)
 -  King Kong fails to look where he's jumping
Evil Bong II: King Bong (2009)
 -  parody characters: the Poontang Tribe and King Bong
"The Penguins of Madagascar: Otter Gone Wild (#1.26)" (2009)
 -  Savage Marlene carries Julien to the top of an obelisk while the penguins attack her on model airplanes.
"Family Guy: Hannah Banana (#8.5)" (2009)
 -  Peter and Quagmire shoot Miley Cyrus off a skyscraper using a biplane.

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