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King Kong

  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 3h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
417K
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POPULARITY
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Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
A greedy film producer assembles a team of moviemakers and sets out for the infamous Skull Island, where they find more than just cannibalistic natives.
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A greedy film producer assembles a team of moviemakers and sets out for the infamous Skull Island, where they find more than just cannibalistic natives.A greedy film producer assembles a team of moviemakers and sets out for the infamous Skull Island, where they find more than just cannibalistic natives.A greedy film producer assembles a team of moviemakers and sets out for the infamous Skull Island, where they find more than just cannibalistic natives.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
417K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,231
81
  • Director
    • Peter Jackson
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
    • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
    • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Jack Black
    • Adrien Brody
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Jackson
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
    • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
    • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Jack Black
    • Adrien Brody
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.7KUser reviews
    • 234Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 46 wins & 104 nominations total

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:56
    Official Trailer
    A Guide to the Films of Peter Jackson
    Clip 1:33
    A Guide to the Films of Peter Jackson
    What Roles Was Jack Black Considered For?
    Video 2:37
    What Roles Was Jack Black Considered For?

    Photos254

    Jack Black in King Kong (2005)
    Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
    Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
    Jack Black and Thomas Kretschmann in King Kong (2005)
    Adrien Brody and Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
    Jack Black and John Sumner in King Kong (2005)
    Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
    Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
    Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
    Jamie Bell in King Kong (2005)
    Jack Black in King Kong (2005)
    Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)

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    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Ann Darrowas Ann Darrow
    Jack Black
    Jack Black
    • Carl Denhamas Carl Denham
    Adrien Brody
    Adrien Brody
    • Jack Driscollas Jack Driscoll
    Thomas Kretschmann
    Thomas Kretschmann
    • Captain Englehornas Captain Englehorn
    Colin Hanks
    Colin Hanks
    • Prestonas Preston
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Kongas Kong…
    Evan Parke
    Evan Parke
    • Hayesas Hayes
    Jamie Bell
    Jamie Bell
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Lobo Chan
    Lobo Chan
    • Choyas Choy
    John Sumner
    John Sumner
    • Herbas Herb
    Craig Hall
    Craig Hall
    • Mikeas Mike
    Kyle Chandler
    Kyle Chandler
    • Bruce Baxteras Bruce Baxter
    William Johnson
    • Mannyas Manny
    Mark Hadlow
    Mark Hadlow
    • Harryas Harry
    Geraldine Brophy
    Geraldine Brophy
    • Maudeas Maude
    David Dennis
    • Tapsas Taps
    • (as David Denis)
    David Pittu
    David Pittu
    • Westonas Weston
    Pip Mushin
    • Zelmanas Zelman
    • Director
      • Peter Jackson
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
      • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
      • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      It took eighteen months to craft the CGI version of the Empire State Building. The real thing was built in fourteen months.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 15 minutes) At the end of the sequence where Kong carries Ann through the forest, there is a very brief scene where Ann is wearing pantyhose (not invented until 1959, twenty-six years after the story took place). However, Ann's legs and feet are bare in all other scenes on the island.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Carl Denham: It wasn't the airplanes. It was beauty killed the beast.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits are set against an art deco backdrop rather than the traditional black screen. The backdrop is an exact replica, in Technicolor, of the same backdrop that was used for the opening credits in the 1933 version of "King Kong".
    • Alternate versions
      On November 14, 2006, an extended edition DVD was released with 13 minutes of additional scenes edited back into the film. Denham's party is attacked both by a Ceratops immediately upon entering the jungle to rescue Ann and by a giant fish while on rafts on a river, after which they kill a giant bird while firing blindly into the jungle (the longest addition by far). Baxter's rescue of the party is extended and finishes with Jimmy's farewell to Hayes. Kong's pursuit of the party on Skull Island and his pursuit of Driscoll in NYC are slightly extended, and there are two brief additional encounters between Kong and the military in NYC. A complete breakdown is at http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=3550.
    • Connections
      Edited into It's All Gone King Kong (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm Sitting on Top of the World
      Written by Ray Henderson, Joe Young, Sam Lewis (as Sam M. Lewis)

      Performed by Al Jolson

      Courtesy of Geffen Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews2.7K

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    Top review
    7/10
    An exhausting look at film making
    I admire Peter Jackson for his gall and his insight, but King Kong just seems to go overboard with everything. The CGI, the acting, the tomfoolery, and just the overall bombacity of the film. It just seems like too much was put into this film, and in the end, the viewer gets an over expansive film that trips all over its technological greatness.

    I will admit, the CGI and Kong were excellent, bringing about a a new look to the big ape. The facial features and little details made him very believable in every sense. But unfortunately, there was a lot of boffo background CGI which took the steam out of lot of moments. Fortunately, all of the money was put on the final scenes in the movie. Being a little leery of heights, seeing the angles and fly-overs from the airplanes was quite exhilarating, and the scene on top of the Empire State Building was something to behold.

    Like a lot of people, I felt the movie could have been trimmed a little. Three hours seems excessive for this film, and Jackson seems to subtly imply that Jack Black's character is himself, struggling to grasp the concept of non-gimmick film making. King Kong was certainly entertaining and worth the $5.50 I spent, but the film tends to be a step back for Jackson. Hopefully he won't drown his next vision in CGI as much as he did with this one.
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    • Jan 13, 2006

    FAQ13

    • Did Peter Jackson really needed to make this a 3+ hour film?
    • What is 'King Kong' about?
    • Is "King Kong" based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • New Zealand
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Peter Jackson's King Kong
    • Filming locations
      • Shelly Bay, Wellington, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • WingNut Films
      • Big Primate Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $207,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $218,080,025
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $50,130,145
      • Dec 18, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $556,906,378
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      3 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • SDDS
      • DTS-ES
      • Dolby Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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