Kong: Skull Island (2017)
English · Action / Adventure · 118 min · 12A
★ 6.6 Solid 11,393 ratings
Released 10 Mar 2017
Page updated 11 Oct 2026
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Audiences like it.
Audience★ 6.6 from 11,393 ratings on TMDB
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Kong: Skull Island is streaming in the UK on HBO Max, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema.
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 11,393 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack.
Should you spend 1h 58m on it?
1h 58m of English action, leaning adventure, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 11,393 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 6.6/10 over 11,393 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? | 12A · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Cast
Tom Hiddleston
Captain James Conrad
Samuel L. Jackson
Lieutenant Colonel Preston Packard
John Goodman
Bill Randa
Brie Larson
Mason Weaver
Jing Tian
San Lin
Toby Kebbell
Maj. Jack Chapman / Kong Mo-Cap Services
Where to watch in the UK
HBO MaxSky GoNow TV Cinema
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Frequently asked
Is Kong: Skull Island worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences like it. It rates 6.6/10 on audience ratings. 1h 58m of English action, leaning adventure, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 11,393 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch Kong: Skull Island?
You can stream Kong: Skull Island in the UK on HBO Max, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema.
When is Kong: Skull Island coming to streaming?
Kong: Skull Island is already streaming in the UK on HBO Max, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema.
Is Kong: Skull Island family friendly?
Kong: Skull Island is rated 12A. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Kong: Skull Island in?
Kong: Skull Island is an English film (Action / Adventure).
