King Kong
“The eighth wonder of the world.”
Synopsis
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 the leading lady.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-13
Top Cast
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Naomi Watts
Ann Darrow
Adrien Brody
Jack Driscoll
Jack Black
Carl Denham
Andy Serkis
Kong / Lumpy
Colin Hanks
Preston
Thomas Kretschmann
Captain Englehorn
Jamie Bell
Jimmy
Kyle Chandler
Bruce Baxter
Evan Parke
Hayes
Lobo Chan
Choy
John Sumner
Herb
Craig Hall
Mike
Peter McKenzie
Venture Crew
William Johnson
Manny
David Pittu
Weston
Mark Hadlow
Harry
Geraldine Brophy
Maude
David Dennis
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
December 14, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 28, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$207M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$562.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.72x
+$355.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Merian C. Cooper, Edgar Wallace
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- King Kong
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, New Zealand, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 8m
- Production Budget
- $207M
- Worldwide Gross
- $562.4M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, WingNut Films, Big Primate Pictures, MFPV Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Jackson
Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Merian C. Cooper, Edgar Wallace
James Newton Howard
Andrew Lesnie, David B. Nowell
Jamie Selkirk
Jan Blenkin, Carolynne Cunningham, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Blenkin
Producer
Peter Jackson
Director
Carolynne Cunningham
Producer
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Grant Major
Production Design
Peter Jackson
Producer
Andrew Lesnie
Director of Photography
Jamie Selkirk
Editor
Fran Walsh
Producer
Terry Ryan
Costume Design
Fran Walsh
Writer
Philippa Boyens
Writer
Peter Jackson
Writer
Kirk Maxwell
Stunt Coordinator
Shane Dawson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Kong
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King Kong about?
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 the leading lady.
Who directed King Kong?
King Kong was directed by Peter Jackson.
Who stars in King Kong?
The principal cast of King Kong includes Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Jack Black, Andy Serkis, Colin Hanks.
When was King Kong released and how long is it?
King Kong was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 3h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of King Kong?
King Kong had a reported production budget of $207M and grossed $562.4M at the worldwide box office (2.72 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for King Kong?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Kong was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King Kong?
King Kong holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).