King Kong (2005) Drama Action Adventure Romance
King Kong (2005) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.90/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.4/10 - Related: Discover more movies like King Kong
King Kong Plot Synopsis:
Carl Denham needs to finish his movie and has the perfect location; Skull Island. But he still needs to find a leading lady. This 'soon-to-be-unfortunate' soul is Ann Darrow. No one knows what they will encounter on this island and why it is so mysterious, but once they reach it, they will soon find out. Living on this hidden island is a giant gorilla and this beast now has Ann is its grasps. Carl and Ann's new love, Jack Driscoll must travel through the jungle looking for Kong and Ann, whilst avoiding all sorts of creatures and beasts. But Carl has another plan in mind.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After a movie crew travel to a mysterious island to shoot their picture, they encounter a giant and furious gorilla who takes their leading actress and form a special relationship with her, protecting the beautiful lady at all costs.
Tagline: The eighth wonder of the world.
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King Kong Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2005 (more 2005 movies)
Box Office: $218,080,025
Awards: 47
Nominations: 104
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King Kong is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United States, New Zealand, Germany
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / King Kong Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 14, 2005, Netflix: Jan 01, 2023, Tubi: Oct 01, 2023, Digital HD: Feb 07, 2017, Blu-ray: Feb 07, 2017
Writers: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Merian C. Cooper, Edgar Wallace
Producers: Jan Blenkin, Philippa Boyens, Carolynne Cunningham, Peter Jackson, Eileen Moran, Fran Walsh, Annette Wullems
Editors: Jamie Selkirk
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King Kong (2005) Cast (Click to Expand)
King Kong Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Naomi Watts | ... | Ann Darrow |
| Jack Black | ... | Carl Denham |
| Adrien Brody | ... | Jack Driscoll |
| Thomas Kretschmann | ... | Captain Englehorn |
| Colin Hanks | ... | Preston |
| Andy Serkis | ... | Kong / Lumpy |
| Evan Parke | ... | Hayes |
| Jamie Bell | ... | Jimmy |
| Lobo Chan | ... | Choy |
| John Sumner | ... | Herb |
| Craig Hall | ... | Mike |
| Kyle Chandler | ... | Bruce Baxter |
| William Johnson | ... | Manny |
| Mark Hadlow | ... | Harry |
| Geraldine Brophy | ... | Maude |
| David Dennis | ... | Taps (as David Denis) |
| David Pittu | ... | Weston |
| Pip Mushin | ... | Zelman |
| Jim Knobeloch | ... | Thuggish Executive |
| Ric Herbert | ... | Sleazy Executive |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Naomi Watts (b. September 28, 1968) – Ann Darrow
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m) - Jack Black (b. August 28, 1969) – Carl Denham
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Tenacious D - Adrien Brody (b. April 14, 1973) – Jack Driscoll
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 0¾" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Byron Deidra | Adrien Brody - Plays Jack Driscoll - Thomas Kretschmann (b. September 8, 1962) – Captain Englehorn
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Tomas Krechmann - Colin Hanks (b. November 24, 1977) – Preston
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Also known as: Colin Lewes Hanks - Andy Serkis (b. April 20, 1964) – Kong / Lumpy
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7¼" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Andy Serkis and The Blockheads - Evan Parke (b. January 2, 1968) – Hayes
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Evan Dexter Parke - Jamie Bell (b. March 14, 1986) – Jimmy
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Lobo Chan – Choy
- John Sumner (b. October 14, 1951) – Herb
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Craig Hall – Mike
Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Kyle Chandler (b. September 17, 1965) – Bruce Baxter
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m) - William Johnson, as Manny, passed away at age 92 in Auckland, New Zealand.
Also known as: Bill Johnson | William Patrick Johnson | Bill Johnston | William Johnstone - Mark Hadlow (b. November 30, 1956) – Harry
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Geraldine Brophy – Maude
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