King Kong 2005
“The eighth wonder of the world.”
What is King Kong?
The 2005 film "King Kong" is an epic monster movie directed by Peter Jackson. The story takes place in 1933 New York, where an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 188 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 12, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, New Zealand, Germany
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, WingNut Films, Big Primate Pictures
- Budget
- $207,000,000
- Revenue
- $562,363,449
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama, Action
- Updated
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Overview
The 2005 film "King Kong" is an epic monster movie directed by Peter Jackson. The story takes place in 1933 New York, where an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island. Upon arrival, they encounter a giant ape, referred to as Kong, who becomes smitten with the leading lady. The film is the ninth entry in the King Kong franchise and the second remake of the 1933 film of the same title, the first being the 1976 remake. Peter Jackson directed, co-wrote, and produced the film, which stars Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, and Thomas Kretschmann, among others. The movie is classified as an Adventure, Drama, and Action film, lasting 3 hours and 8 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“A filmmaker leads an expedition to a remote island where they encounter a legendary giant ape.”
- grand scale
- intense creature encounters
- long runtime
- slow pacing
Watch it if you enjoy large-scale monster adventures set in the early twentieth century.
The film contains sequences of intense creature violence and peril.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the story take place?
The film is set in 1933 New York and the mysterious Skull Island.
Who is the main creature?
The main creature is a giant ape named Kong.
What drives the plot?
An ambitious movie producer coerces a crew to travel to a remote location for a film project.
Is the film a remake?
The film depicts the encounter between a film crew and a giant ape in a dangerous setting.
What is the relationship between Kong and the lead?
The giant ape becomes smitten with the leading lady of the film production.