King Kong
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King Kong

Best from age 10 · PG · 1976 · 134 min

King Kong

An oil expedition discovers a colossal ape on a remote island and brings him to New York, where he becomes a spectacle. The ape's longing for freedom and a young woman leads to tragic consequences across the city.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

5/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

3/10

Scary moments

Strong

6/10

Heads up

  • Scenes of peril and destruction
  • Some suggestive moments
  • Brief alcohol use of alcohol

Models well

  • Compassion for animals
  • Consequences of exploitation
  • Courage in dire situations

Talk about it after

  • The ethics of capturing wild animals
  • How fear can lead to destructive actions
  • The film's portrayal of indigenous people
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