Congo
Seen it?1995 | 108 min | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but just 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Prey, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Eight people embark on an expedition into the Congo, a mysterious expanse of unexplored Africa, where human greed and the laws of nature have gone berserk.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: Nominated for 3 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$152 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 287K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Marshall
- Laura LinneyDr. Karen Ross
- Dylan WalshDr. Peter Elliot
- Ernie HudsonCaptain Monroe Kelly
- Tim CurryHerkermer Homolka
- Grant HeslovRichard
- Joe Don BakerR.B. Travis
- Misty RosasAmy
- Mary Ellen TrainorMoira
- Stuart PankinBoyd
- Carolyn SeymourEleanor Romy