Long Live the King(2016)
The legacy of the mighty Kong.
Long Live the King Synopsis
A feature documentary about the enduring appeal of the character King Kong, and how he has inspired so many of the great filmmakers and artists since 1933.
Long Live the King (2016) is a documentary film directed by Frank Dietz, released on October 1, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Joe Dante, Brian Howe, Dana Gould and Doug Jones. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Dietz
- Composer:
- Michael McCormack
- Budget:
- $40,000
- Status:
- Released
Long Live the King (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Long Live the King before you stream it.
Long Live the King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Dante
as himself
Brian Howe
as himself
Dana Gould
as himself
Doug Jones
as himself
- Greg Nicotero
Greg Nicotero
as himself
Tom Woodruff Jr.
as himself
Chris Walas
as himself
Douglas Tait
as himself
William Stout
as himself
Key crew
Directed by Frank Dietz.
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Long Live the King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Long Live the King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Long Live the King online?
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Long Live the King (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Long Live the King?
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The main cast of Long Live the King (2016) includes Joe Dante, Brian Howe, Dana Gould, Doug Jones and Greg Nicotero. The film was directed by Frank Dietz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Long Live the King released?
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Long Live the King was released on October 1, 2016 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Long Live the King worth watching?
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Long Live the King (2016) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Long Live the King?
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Yes. The official Long Live the King trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.