Jungle Book

1942·Movie
1h 46min·NR
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes54%55%

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Jungle Book fingerprint

Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Family, fantasy, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

A jewelled secret city...guarded by the jungle's fiercest denizens!

Mowgli, lost in the jungle when a toddler, raised by wolves, years later happens upon his human village and reconnects with its inhabitants, including his widowed mother. Continuing to maintain a relationship with the jungle, adventures follow.
Jungle AdventureComing-of-AgeMan vs. NatureWholesomeFamily-FriendlyHistorical SettingClassic TaleNostalgicWorld Immersion

Crew

Directed by:
Zoltan Korda, André de Toth, Lowell J. Farrell
Written by:
Rudyard Kipling, Laurence Stallings
Produced by:
Alexander Korda, Walter Mayo
Composed by:
Miklós Rózsa, William A. Wilmarth

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Jungle Book

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jungle Book legally?

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Jungle Book is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, MGM+, and Pure Flix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jungle Book worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 54%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jungle Book rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Jungle Book?

1 h 46 min

Jungle Book runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Jungle Book?

Critics54
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see Jungle Book much the same way.

What language is Jungle Book in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Jungle Book?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jungle Book in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Jungle Book use?

And the Adventure ContinuesAnimal NemesisArtistic License – BiologyBig BadBlack ComedyBrownfaceCanon ForeignerChronic Backstabbing DisorderFraming DeviceDies Differently in AdaptationHumans Are the Real MonstersEveryone Calls Him "Barkeep"and 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Jungle Book, including And the Adventure Continues, Animal Nemesis, Artistic License – Biology.

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