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Jungle

2017·Movie
1h 55min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Nature has only one law - Survival.

In 1981, an enthusiastic young adventurer follows his dreams into the Bolivian Amazon jungle with two friends and a guide with a mysterious past. Their journey quickly turns into a terrifying ordeal as the darkest elements of human nature and the deadliest threats of the wilderness lead to an all-out fight for survival.
Survival DramaPsychological HorrorBiographical TragedyNature as AntagonistGritty RealismBetrayal and DeceptionAtmospheric TensionEmotional DevastationIsolation Thriller

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Jungle legally?

Jungle is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Jungle worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jungle rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Jungle?

1 h 55 min

Jungle runs 1 h 55 min.

Is Jungle based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Jungle?

Critics54
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Jungle higher (64) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Jungle in?

EnglishGermanHebrewSpanish

It was made in English, with some German, Hebrew, Spanish. Produced in Australia, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Jungle?

58AEARATAUBEBOBRBYCACHCLCOCRCZ+44

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jungle in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Jungle use?

Delicious DaydreamDeterminatorMisplaced WildlifeAerosol Flamethrower#1 DimeI Was Having Such a Nice DreamToo Desperate to Be PickyBlood Is Squicker in WaterRiver of InsanityHungry JungleReverse PsychologyBased on a True Storyand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Jungle, including Delicious Daydream, Determinator, Misplaced Wildlife.