Congo (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Congo is a 1995 action adventure film directed by Frank Marshall, starring Laura Linney and Tim Curry. It is partly based on Congo by Michael Crichton. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $152 million worldwide. Critics gave it 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Frank Marshall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Based on
- Congo by Michael Crichton
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Congo About?
The premise of Congo without spoilers, adapted from Congo by Michael Crichton. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A team searching for a diamond-hunting expedition in the Congo encounters unexpected dangers within the dense jungle. Scientist Karen Ross joins the search for her father-in-law, accompanied by primatologist Dr. Peter Elliot and the opportunistic treasure hunter Herkermer Homolka. Their quest takes a terrifying turn as they discover a mysterious force that puts their lives at risk and unveils a hidden truth about the region’s secrets.
Congo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- talking gorilla
- lost city
- gorilla
- diamond
- heroine
- hero
- tough guy
- tough girl
- american
- central africa
- whitewater rafting
- brutality
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- massacre
- extreme brutality
- human animal
- animal kills human
- scene during closing credits
- creature feature
- africa
- chameleon
- bullfrog
- crayola
- paint
- severed eye
- hershey's chocolate
- skeletal remains
- live action
- wildlife
- congo
- laser
- captain
- expedition
- romanian
- guide
- mercenary
- camera
- airport
- airplane crash
- mountain gorilla
- reference to nicolae ceausescu
- character says have a nice day
- human versus gorilla
- human versus animal
- jumping from an airplane
- human gorilla relationship
- reference to prometheus
- reference to elvis presley
- electronics expert
- ambush
- shot to death
Congo Cast
Laura Linney leads the cast, with Tim Curry. Directed by Frank Marshall.
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Director Frank Marshall
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Congo Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Congo 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
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IMDb 5.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 23% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 29%
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Metacritic 24 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 56% User score
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Congo Plot Summary
What happens in Congo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with Charles Travis, played by Bruce Campbell, an employee at TraviCom, who is testing a diamond-powered communications laser in a secluded region of the Congo, specifically near a dormant volcano. Charles’s excitement is dampened when his friend Jeffrey meets a gruesome fate after entering a cave, leaving Charles horrified as an unseen creature attacks him. Back in Houston, Dr. Karen Ross, portrayed by Laura Linney, anxiously awaits communication from Charles. She and her team are stunned when they receive a video feed showing a scene of destruction and death at the camp, abruptly cut short by a swift attack from a shadowy creature.
Full summary
The whole story of Congo, scene by scene
Congo Box Office
Congo grossed $152 million worldwide. $81 million came from the US and Canada and $71 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$152M
- US & Canada
- $81M
- International
- $71M
Congo Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Vinegar Syndrome Promo Trailer
How Well Do You Know Congo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What was the main purpose of Charles and Jeffrey's expedition in the Congo?
Cars in Congo
13 cars on screen, including the Mercedes-Benz Unimog-S 404.1 404.112 and the Cushman.
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Mercedes-Benz Unimog-S 404.1 404.112 Important role -
Cushman Minor role -
1958 Land-Rover 109'' Series II Minor role -
1971 Land-Rover 109'' Series III Station Wagon Minor role
Congo Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “Король Лев” and “Ο Βασιλιάς των Λιονταριών”.
- Also known as
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- Король Лев
- Ο Βασιλιάς των Λιονταριών
- 狮子王
- 獅子王
- Der König der Löwen
- Leijonakuningas
- Il re leone
- Az Oroszlánkirály
- Løvernes konge
- O Rei Leão
- Lejonkungen
- Løvenes konge
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- Le Roi lion
- De Leeuwenkoning
- الأسد الملك
- Lví král
- El rey león
- Aslan Kral
- Król Lew
- מלך האריות
- Konungur ljónanna
- Краљ лавова
- ライオン・キング
- Regele Leu
- Цар Лъв
- 라이온 킹
- เดอะไลอ้อนคิง
- Leví kráľ
- شیر شاه
- Kralj lavova
- Liūtas karalius
- Qirol Sher
- Lõvikuningas
- Levji kralj
- Karalis Lauva
- Vua Sư Tử, მეფე ლომი
- El rei lleó
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Movies Like Congo
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Congo Crossing, The King of the Kongo and Congo Bill.
Congo FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Congo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Congo?
Congo runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Congo released?
Congo was released on June 9, 1995.
Who directed Congo?
Congo was directed by Frank Marshall.
More films by Frank Marshall Who is in the cast of Congo?
Congo stars Laura Linney and Tim Curry.
How much did Congo make at the box office?
Congo grossed $152 million worldwide ($81 million domestic, $71 million international).
How is Congo rated?
Congo has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Is Congo based on a book?
Yes. Congo is partly adapted from Congo by Michael Crichton.
Does Congo have a post-credit scene?
No. Congo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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