Mark writes: Kong has now been passed by the British Board of Film Classification uncut, and has been given a 12A rating (the UK version of a PG-13). The entry also confirms the running time as 187 mins 20 seconds, and the 12A rating has been awarded as the film "contains frightening elements, moderate violence and frequent peril".

Meanwhile the North American rating is: Rated PG-13 for frightening adventure violence and some disturbing images.