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Son of Kong

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Son of Kong

Released Dec 22, 1933

1h 10m

Adventure

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After his disastrous venture with the giant ape King Kong, promoter Carl Denham (Robert Armstrong) flees New York to avoid indictment from a grand jury. He sails off with friend Captain Englehorn (Frank Reicher) and soon gets involved with singer Helene Peterson (Helen Mack). When a crooked sea captain kills Helene's father, she stows away on board Denham's boat, which heads to Kong's home on Skull Island. There, the group befriends Kong's son -- who defends them against the resident dinosaurs.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A likable but wholly unnecessary sequel to King Kong.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 26, 2021

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

What it does right is tell a different, more emotional story regarding Kong.

Rated: 7/10

Feb 16, 2021

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

The most spectacular, adventurous parts of the movie are also the most disposable and, frankly, boring.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 18, 2017

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Rated: 1.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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David Cornelius

eFilmCritic.com

For die-hard monster movie buffs only.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 22, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 5, 2005

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Audience Member

It’s good I love the story, monsters, the son and the new antagonist Nil helstrom

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/08/24

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Rich A

Must watch if your a Kong fan has that old school feel yes cash grab but very cute!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/22/24

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Riley T

actually decent sequal.fun action, with good vibes and never rly boring. but pretty forgettable and a lil mediocre story wise at times. and old as fuck so isnt great in terms of modern standards but has some funny moments.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/22/24

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RobHorror240

I wouldn't call this the worst movie of all time. But I would certainly put it up there in the top 20s. It's too short and completely needless.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/13/24

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Zinjx W

The sequel to the phenomenal King Kong from 1933 is from the same year, and although it does not have the visual strength of the first film, it still offers fine entertainment.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Lucas C

Son of Kong is ok. I love seeing Robert Armstrong from the first movie but its not vary memorable and it fails to capture the magic of the original King Kong.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/27/23

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Ernest B. Schoedsack

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Robert Armstrong

Carl Denham

Helen Mack

Helene Peterson

Frank Reicher

Captain Englehorn

Victor Wong

Charlie

John Marston

Captain Nils Helstrom

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Synopsis

After his disastrous venture with the giant ape King Kong, promoter Carl Denham (Robert Armstrong) flees New York to avoid indictment from a grand jury. He sails off with friend Captain Englehorn (Frank Reicher) and soon gets involved with singer Helene Peterson (Helen Mack). When a crooked sea captain kills Helene's father, she stows away on board Denham's boat, which heads to Kong's home on Skull Island. There, the group befriends Kong's son -- who defends them against the resident dinosaurs.

Director: Ernest B. Schoedsack
Production Co: RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre: Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 22, 1933, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 21, 2016
Runtime: 1h 10m

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