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Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

2018Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic516.4Rotten Tomatoes51%51%

A tense, spectacular adventure movie about growing up and family, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The greatest journey is finding where you belong.

A human child raised by wolves, must face off against a menacing tiger named Shere Khan, as well as his own origins.

Feels like

  • Dark Fantasy Adventure
  • Coming-of-Age Survival
  • Visually Stunning CGI
  • Jungle Law Narrative
  • Gritty Reimagining
  • Intense Animal Encounters
  • Identity Exploration
  • Immersive World-Building
  • Emotional Journey

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Andy Serkis
Written by
Rudyard Kipling, Callie Kloves
Produced by
Andy Serkis, Steve Kloves, Jonathan Cavendish
Music by
Nitin Sawhney

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Facts

November 25, 2018 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
November 25, 2018
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hindi
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$175 million
Available in
130 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Mocking Sing-Song, Bittersweet Ending, Klingon Promotion +9

  • Mocking Sing-Song
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Klingon Promotion
  • Kill the Cutie
  • Predation Is Natural
  • Big Bad Ensemble
  • Trailers Always Lie
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • What You Are in the Dark
  • Oblivious Guilt Slinging
  • Wham Shot
  • Casting Gag

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle?"

Questions about Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle?

Netflix

In the United States, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle streams on Netflix. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 51).

Is Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle use?

Mocking Sing-SongBittersweet EndingKlingon PromotionKill the CutiePredation Is NaturalBig Bad EnsembleTrailers Always LieWhat the Hell, Hero?What You Are in the DarkOblivious Guilt SlingingWham ShotCasting Gagand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Mocking Sing-Song, Bittersweet Ending, and Klingon Promotion.