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The Jungle Book

2016·Movie
1h 46min·PG
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Growing up and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and direction

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

The legend comes to life.

After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli, a man-cub fostered by wolves, is forced to flee the jungle, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
Musical Coming-of-AgePhotorealistic Jungle AdventureIconic Voice PerformancesWholesome Family EntertainmentClassic Story RetellingEmotional BondingHigh-Energy Action SequencesMemorable SoundtrackVisual SpectacleTimeless Appeal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Jungle Book

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Where can I stream The Jungle Book legally?

The Jungle Book is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Jungle Book worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Jungle Book rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Jungle Book?

1 h 46 min

The Jungle Book runs 1 h 46 min.

Is The Jungle Book based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Jungle Book?

Critics86
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate The Jungle Book higher (86) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Jungle Book a box office hit?

Budget$175 million
Box office$967 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $175 million to make and earned $967 million worldwide, 5.5 times its budget.

What language is The Jungle Book in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Jungle Book?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Jungle Book in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Jungle Book use?

Truce ZoneThose Two GuysMisplaced WildlifeActor AllusionTrailers Always SpoilThe DreadedI Want You to Meet an Old Friend of MineAnimals Not to ScaleCircling VulturesChildren Are InnocentRecycled SoundtrackMisplaced Vegetationand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 storytelling tropes for The Jungle Book, including Truce Zone, Those Two Guys, Misplaced Wildlife.