Where to watch King Kong (1976) tonight

King Kong (1976) runs 2 h 14 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.3 from 976 TMDB members. An oil company expedition disturbs the peace of a giant ape and brings him back to New York to exploit him.

Runtime

2 h 14 min — ends 10:14 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

PG (US)

Genres

Adventure, Horror

Released

December 15, 1976

TMDB rating

6.3 / 10 from 976 votes

Director

John Guillermin

Starring

Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange, Charles Grodin, John Randolph

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is King Kong?

King Kong is 2 h 14 min long (134 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:14 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is King Kong rated?

King Kong is rated PG in the US.

Is King Kong a good movie to watch with a group?

Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Horror hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where can I stream King Kong?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

Lists it could be on

• Movies from the 70s
• The most-rated movies on TMDB

If you like King Kong

• King Kong (1933)
• Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
• Kong: Skull Island (2017)
• The Jungle Book (2016)
• Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
• Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
• Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956)
• Mighty Joe Young (1998)

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