Kong: Skull Island
Runtime
118 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
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Kong: Skull Island (2017)

American Movie2017Rating 6.6
📌 Available on Apple TV Store and Netflix and OSN+🛡️ Older teens 13+
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In the 1970s, a team of scientists and soldiers travels to an uncharted island, expecting a remote place for exploration and research. Instead, they find a primal world ruled by giant creatures, with Kong standing at its center as a powerful force protecting the island’s balance. Kong: Skull Island turns the mission into a survival adventure where the team must understand the island rather than control it, discovering that humans are not always the strongest presence in a world with its own rules.

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A giant-monster adventure on an uncharted island

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EnergyExplosive and wild
ToneEpic, dangerous, and awe-driven
ExperienceA large-scale adventure that places a human expedition inside an island ruled by forces they do not understand, where Kong becomes more than just a threat.
Best suited forBest for viewers who enjoy giant-monster films, expedition adventures, sci-fi action, and dangerous lost-world settings.
What to expect from this title?Expect big action set pieces, giant creatures, a mysterious island, and a survival-driven spectacle rather than a quiet character drama.
Feels directTone leads the experience
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
13+Older teens
📌 MPAA
Suitable for older teens with parental guidance because of intense sci-fi action, peril, giant-creature confrontations, tense chases, and brief strong language.
Runtime
118 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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⭐ 67.6/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-06-06
IMDb6.7/10371.9K votes67
Rotten Tomatoes75%75
Metacritic62/10062
TMDB6.6/1011.1K votes66
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DirectorJordan Vogt-Roberts
WritingMax BorensteinDan GilroyJohn GatinsDerek Connolly
CastTom HiddlestonSamuel L. JacksonJohn GoodmanBrie LarsonJing Tian
ProductionThomas TullJon JashniMary ParentAlex Garcia
MusicHenry JackmanJack DolmanClint Bennett
CinematographyDamian WyvillLarry FongPeter Graf

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Strong commercial success3.06x
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✅ Strong commercial success

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The release delivered a strong commercial result, with revenue clearly above the reported production budget.
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The release delivered $566.7M against a reported budget of $185M to finish with a positive commercial result based on its return multiple.
💹 Return multiple: 3.06x📈 ROI: +206%🧾 Strong commercial success
💰Budget
$185M185 million USD
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🌍Worldwide revenue
$566.7M566.7 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
Commercial gap
+$381.7M+381.7 million USD
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3.06x3.06x
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Budget
$185M
Revenue
$566.7M
Commercial gap
+$381.7M
Budget: $185M • Revenue: $566.7M • Commercial gap: +$381.7M ROI +206%
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Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts

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1What is Kong: Skull Island about?
The film follows a team of scientists and soldiers who arrive on an uncharted island in the 1970s, only to discover a primal world of giant creatures and Kong, the powerful force protecting its balance.
2Is Kong: Skull Island part of the MonsterVerse?
Yes. The film is part of the MonsterVerse and introduces this version of Kong through Skull Island, focusing on adventure, giant creatures, and survival.
3Is Kong: Skull Island suitable for children?
The film is rated PG-13 by the MPAA, so it is better suited for older teens with parental guidance because of intense sci-fi action, peril, and giant-creature confrontations.
4Where can I watch Kong: Skull Island?
According to CinemaHook’s current data, the film is listed across official options including Apple TV Store, Netflix, OSN+, and Shahid VIP. Availability may vary by country and by subscription or purchase option.
5Who stars in Kong: Skull Island?
The film stars Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, Brie Larson, and Jing Tian, and was directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts.
6How long is Kong: Skull Island?
According to CinemaHook’s current data, the film runs for 118 minutes. It is an English-language American film blending action, adventure, fantasy, and sci-fi.

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