Kong: Skull Island (2017)
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Kong: Skull Island is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix, Prime Video.
What the audience says
Kong: Skull Island earns its keep as a steady English film that knows its audience. It's sitting at 6.6/10 on TMDB across 11,389 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack.
Should you spend 1h 58m on it?
1h 58m of English action, leaning adventure. That score holds across 11,389 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 6.6/10 over 11,389 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
Explore the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 10 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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