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King Kong Lives

5.219861h 45mPG-13MovieFantasyActionAdventure

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 female ape is captured to serve as a source for a blood transfusion. When Kong…

DirectorJohn Guillermin
WritersSteven Pressfield·Ronald Shusett
ProducersMartha De Laurentiis·Dino De Laurentiis

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Cast · Directed by John Guillermin

LHLinda Hamilton
Linda Hamilton
Amy Franklin
BKBrian Kerwin
Brian Kerwin
Hank Mitchell
PE
Peter Elliott
King Kong
GAGeorge Antoni
George Antoni
Lady Kong
JAJohn Ashton
John Ashton
Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt
PGPeter Michael Goetz
Peter Michael Goetz
Dr. Andrew Ingersoll
FM
Frank Maraden
Dr. Benson Hughes
RC
Robin Cahall
Mazlansky
JW
Jimmie Ray Weeks
Major Peete
MFMichael Forest
Michael Forest
Vance
MC
Marc Clement
Crew Chief
JGJim Grimshaw
Jim Grimshaw
Sergeant

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King Kong Lives — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams King Kong Lives?

King Kong Lives is streaming on Shout! Factory, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is King Kong Lives on Netflix?

No, King Kong Lives is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory and Hoopla.

Is King Kong Lives on Amazon Prime Video?

King Kong Lives isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch King Kong Lives for free?

King Kong Lives is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.

Is there a sequel to King Kong Lives?

King Kong Lives is currently the latest film in the King Kong (1976) Collection.

Is there a prequel to King Kong Lives?

Yes — King Kong (1976) comes before King Kong Lives in the King Kong (1976) Collection.

Is King Kong Lives part of a trilogy?

No — King Kong Lives is part of the King Kong (1976) Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the King Kong (1976) Collection?

There are 2 films in the King Kong (1976) Collection: King Kong (1976) and King Kong Lives (1986).