Is King Kong appropriate for children?

# King Kong (PG-13) - Parent Guide This adventure film features strong action violence including intense creature attacks and battle scenes that may frighten younger children, though language and sexual content are minimal. The PG-13 rating reflects the sustained action rather than age-appropriateness for all viewers. Consider your child's tolerance for thrilling, scary sequences before viewing.

What age is King Kong suitable for?

Our verdict for King Kong is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is King Kong safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2005

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Adventure, Drama, Action

Synopsis

In 1933 New York, an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island, where they encounter Kong, a giant ape who is immediately smitten with the leading lady.

Cast

Naomi Watts

Ann Darrow

Adrien Brody

Jack Driscoll

Jack Black

Carl Denham

Andy Serkis

Kong / Lumpy

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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