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Release Date:
14 December 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
The eighth wonder of the world.Plot:
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 leading lady Ann Darrow. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 20 wins & 41 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Wow more (2564 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Naomi Watts | ... | Ann Darrow | |
| Jack Black | ... | Carl Denham | |
| Adrien Brody | ... | Jack Driscoll | |
| Thomas Kretschmann | ... | Captain Englehorn | |
| Colin Hanks | ... | Preston | |
| Andy Serkis | ... | Kong / Lumpy | |
| Evan Parke | ... | Hayes | |
| Jamie Bell | ... | Jimmy | |
| Lobo Chan | ... | Choy | |
| John Sumner | ... | Herb | |
| Craig Hall | ... | Mike | |
| Kyle Chandler | ... | Bruce Baxter | |
| Bill Johnson | ... | Manny (as William Johnson) | |
| Mark Hadlow | ... | Harry | |
| Geraldine Brophy | ... | Maude |
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Also Known As:
King Kong (Germany)Kong: The Eighth Wonder of the World (International: English title) (teaser title)
Peter Jackson's King Kong (USA) (promotional title)
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Rated PG-13 for frightening adventure violence and some disturbing images.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
187 min | 201 min (extended edition)Language:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Ireland:12A | Australia:M | Denmark:11 | Germany:12 | Japan:U | Norway:11 | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:M | Singapore:PG | Czech Republic:12 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Sweden:11 | South Korea:15 | Argentina:13 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (British Columbia) | Canada:PG (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) | France:U | Portugal:M/12 | Philippines:PG-13 | South Africa:PG (13V) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Zurich) | Taiwan:PG-12 | Iceland:12 | Mexico:B | Peru:PT | Hong Kong:IIA | Malaysia:U | Brazil:12 | Canada:14A (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | South Africa:PG (13V - DVD Rating) | UK:12 (video rating) | UK:12A (original rating) | Spain:13 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42322) | Finland:K-11 (2005) (re-rating on appeal) | Finland:K-11 (2006) (extended edition) | Finland:K-15 (2005) (original rating) | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia) (re-rating on appeal)Fun Stuff
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Peter Jackson's children, Billy Jackson and Katie Jackson, each have brief cameos during the first two minutes of the film. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: When leaving New York, a 360 degrees shot is taken of the boat by night. However, the shape of the plume of smoke coming from the chimney does not change with the camera's point of view. moreSoundtrack:
Bye Bye Blackbird moreFAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersHow many people died during the expedition to Skull Island?
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
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This film is simply amazing. The best remake I have ever seen, expect nothing but aces in the drama and action department in this film. Peter Jackson manages to helm one hell of a movie, and what is destined to be 2005's top film.
Never have I seen a CG Character garner so much emotion. If you thought the first film is heartbreaking, this one down right makes it tough to not shed at least a tear by the end of the film.
By the way, once the action starts in this film, it NEVER let's up. A beautiful yet sad film, I can't wait to see it again.
Those who are afraid that this film might do anything to take away from the original, do not worry. The time and setting of this film really keeps the original's spirit intact, while carving some fantastical new ground of it's own. Though some of the actual scenery here and there may look a bit fake, you will never ever think that about the main ape himself.