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King Kong Lives

King Kong Lives

1986
Action Adventure Fantasy
105 min PG-13 USA
5.187 / 10
4 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director John Guillermin / Brian W. Cook / Rena Sternfeld-Allon / Matt Earl Beesley / Bruce Moriarty
Starring
Linda Hamilton / Brian Kerwin / Peter Elliott / George Antoni / John Ashton / Peter Michael Goetz / Frank Maraden / Robin Cahall

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 20, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

This follow-up to the legend of King Kong feels more like a science experiment gone awry than a genuine cinematic endeavour. The plot, involving a comatose Kong, an artificial heart, and a hastily procured female companion, is a…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 20, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

For those who relish the more outlandish entries in monster movie lore, 'King Kong Lives' offers a surprisingly enjoyable, if slightly bonkers, experience. The narrative’s leap from Kong’s near death to a quest for a mate, facilitated by…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 20, 2026
1.5 / 5
1.5

A decade after his dramatic demise, Kong is resurrected in a narrative that strains credulity to its breaking point. The introduction of an artificial heart and a genetically engineered mate feels less like a continuation and more like…

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Marcus Thorne
May 20, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Eighties creature features often wore their hearts on their sleeves, and 'King Kong Lives' is no exception. The film dives headfirst into a wild concept: Kong survives his fall, gets a mechanical heart, and finds a mate. It’s…

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Eleanor Vance
May 20, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This belated sequel to the iconic ape story attempts to revive Kong through a rather convoluted medical plot. The premise of an artificial heart and a blood transfusion from a giant female ape is certainly ambitious, if a…

FAQs

The film features a cast including Linda Hamilton, known for her role in the 'Terminator' series, and Brian Kerwin. Supporting roles are filled by Peter Elliott, George Antoni, and John Ashton. Their performances contribute to the unfolding narrative of Kong's revival and subsequent actions.