Kong: Skull Island
Seen it?2017 | 118 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Godzilla vs. Kong, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Explore the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$567 million worldwide on a $185 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 520K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts
- Tom HiddlestonCaptain James Conrad
- Samuel L. JacksonLieutenant Colonel Preston Packard
- John GoodmanBill Randa
- Brie LarsonMason Weaver
- Jing TianSan Lin
- Toby KebbellMaj. Jack Chapman / Kong Mo-Cap Services
- John OrtizVictor Nieves
- Corey HawkinsHouston Brooks
- Jason MitchellGlenn Mills
- Shea WhighamEarl Cole