King Kong
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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
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King Kong Trailer (1933)
Kong Breaks Loose | Empire State Building FULL SCENE
King Kong (1933) - The Bride of Kong Scene (1/10) | Movieclips
Cameras Rolling On Kong
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Frequently asked questions about King Kong
Where can I watch King Kong in the United States?
King Kong is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for King Kong?
King Kong scores 7.6 on The Movie Database, 7.9 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 77 on Metacritic.
Who stars in King Kong?
King Kong stars Robert Armstrong, Fay Wray, Bruce Cabot, Frank Reicher, and Victor Wong. Merian C. Cooper is the director and Ernest B. Schoedsack is the director.
How long is King Kong?
King Kong runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).
When did King Kong come out?
King Kong was released on April 7, 1933.
Which studio made King Kong?
King Kong was produced by RKO Radio Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for King Kong?
King Kong was made on a budget of $672,000.
How much did King Kong make at the box office?
King Kong grossed $10,001,781 worldwide, against a budget of $672,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.