| Overall: | B |
|---|---|
| Violence: | D+ |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | B- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B- |
| Run Time: | 187 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 27 Mar 2006 |
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King Kong is rated PG-13: for frightening adventure violence and some disturbing images
Cast: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody
Studio: 2005 Universal Studios
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
