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Summary Director Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) helms the dramatic adventure King Kong, bringing his sweeping cinematic vision to the iconic story of the gigantic ape captured in the wild and brought to civilization where he meets his tragic fate. (Universal Studios)

King Kong
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 39 Critic Reviews
must-see
81
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 622 User Ratings
8.0
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Summary Director Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) helms the dramatic adventure King Kong, bringing his sweeping cinematic vision to the iconic story of the gigantic ape captured in the wild and brought to civilization where he meets his tragic fate. (Universal Studios)

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 39 Critic Reviews
81
82% Positive
32 Reviews
15% Mixed
6 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 39 Critic Reviews
81
82% Positive
32 Reviews
15% Mixed
6 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 622 User Ratings
8.0
84% Positive
523 Ratings
12% Mixed
76 Ratings
4% Negative
23 Ratings

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 622 User Ratings
8.0
84% Positive
523 Ratings
12% Mixed
76 Ratings
4% Negative
23 Ratings

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Production Company Universal Pictures, WingNut Films, Big Primate Pictures, MFPV Film
Release Date Dec 14, 2005
Duration 3 h 7 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Behind every great love is a love story.
Academy Awards, USA
• 3 Wins & 4 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
2 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 4 Wins & 12 Nominations