Teens
King Kong Lives
Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1986 · 105 min
TeensBest from age 13 · PG-13 · 1986 · 105 min · Fantasy · Action · Adventure
King Kong Lives
After surviving a fall from the Twin Towers, Kong awakens from a ten-year coma with a new artificial heart. When a giant female ape is captured for his blood transfusion, Kong senses her presence. The two escape, causing widespread destruction and evading military pursuit across the countryside.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Strong6/10
Language
Moderate3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild1/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
Moderate4/10
Heads up
- Scenes of giant apes causing destruction and fighting
- Some characters are crushed or eaten by the apes
- Implied animal pregnancy and childbirth
Models well
- Cooperation to survive
- Protecting family
- Loyalty to a partner
Talk about it after
- How we treat animals, especially wild ones
- The consequences of human interference with nature
- The concept of consent in medical procedures
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Cast & crew
King Kong Lives trailer