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King Kong Lives

1986, English. Directed by John Guillermin.

America's biggest hero is back... and he is not happy.

After falling from the Twin Towers, Kong lies in a coma for ten years. When his heart begins to fail, scientists engineer an artificial heart, and a giant female ape is captured to serve as a source for a blood transfusion. When Kong awakens following his heart transplant, he senses the nearby presence of the female ape and the two escape to wreak havoc together.

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Runtime
1h 45m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Where to watch King Kong Lives

King Kong Lives is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.

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Released
16 December 1986
Country
United States of America
Written by
Steven Pressfield, Ronald Shusett
Budget
$10M
Box office
$4.7M
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What King Kong Lives is based on

King Kong Lives is based on King Kong, a 1933 film character by Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper.

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Is King Kong Lives worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 282 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is King Kong Lives?

King Kong Lives runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).

Does King Kong Lives have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for King Kong Lives. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

King Kong Lives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

King Kong Lives is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is King Kong Lives on?

King Kong Lives is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like King Kong Lives?

If you liked King Kong Lives, try Scorpion King: Book of Souls, Predator: Badlands, Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell.

Who directed King Kong Lives?

King Kong Lives (1986) was directed by John Guillermin and stars Linda Hamilton, Brian Kerwin, Peter Elliott.

What is King Kong Lives based on?

King Kong Lives is based on King Kong, a 1933 film character by Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper.

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