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Jumanji

1996 – 1998Show3 seasons40 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationKids
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

Summary

Judy and Peter Shepherd are two kids that found a board game called "Jumanji". With each turn, the two of them are given a "game clue" and then sucked into a dangerous jungle until they solve their clue. There they meet Alan Parrish, who was trapped in the Jumanji jungle because he had never seen his clue.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

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Jumanji episodes

3 seasons · 40 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Price, 6.3
  2. S1 E2 Bargaining for Time, 6.3
  3. S1 E3 Masked Identity, 6.4
  4. S1 E4 Ransom of Redhead, 6.7
  5. S1 E5 Master Builder, 6.6
  6. S1 E6 No Dice, 6.8
  7. S1 E7 Love on the Rocks, 6.8
  8. S1 E8 The Law of Jumanji, 7.3
  9. S1 E9 Stormy Weather, 7.2
  10. S1 E10 El Pollo Jumanji, 7.3
  11. S1 E11 Perfect Match, 7.4
  12. S1 E12 The Gift, 7.5
  13. S1 E13 Truth or Consequently, 6.9
  1. S2 E1 The Red and the Black, 6.8
  2. S2 E2 Eye of the Sea, 6.7
  3. S2 E3 Brantford, the Game, 6.7
  4. S2 E4 Air Judy, 6.8
  5. S2 E5 The Palace of Clues, 6.3
  6. S2 E6 The Master of the Game, 6.4
  7. S2 E7 Robo-Peter, 6.7
  8. S2 E8 Mud Boy, 6.0
  9. S2 E9 The Magic Chest, 6.8
  10. S2 E10 The Trial, 6.8
  11. S2 E11 The Riddle of Alan, 5.7
  12. S2 E12 Night of the Hunters, 6.8
  13. S2 E13 The Plague, 6.1
  1. S3 E1 The Three Peters, 6.4
  2. S3 E2 Young Alan, 6.5
  3. S3 E3 The Intruder, 6.2
  4. S3 E4 Oh, Grow Up!, 6.2
  5. S3 E5 Return of Squint, 6.1
  6. S3 E6 Armageddon, 6.8
  7. S3 E7 Love Potion, 6.8
  8. S3 E8 Sorceress of Jumanji, 6.6
  9. S3 E9 The Ultimate Weapon, 6.4
  10. S3 E10 Who Am I?, 6.6
  11. S3 E11 Nothing to Fear, 6.2
  12. S3 E12 The Doll, 6.1
  13. S3 E13 An Old Story, 6.5
  14. S3 E14 Good-bye Jumanji, 6.8

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bob Hathcock, Steve Ressel, Scott Wood
Written by
Peter Gaffney, Rob Humphrey, John Behnke

Everyone

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Facts

September 8, 1996 · December 10, 1998 · Ended

First aired
September 8, 1996
Last aired
December 10, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 40 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Kids, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Bottomless Magazines, Beauty Is Never Tarnished, Someone Has to Do It +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Jumanji?"

Questions about Jumanji

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jumanji?

The RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Jumanji is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV.

Is Jumanji worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Jumanji okay for kids?

TV-Y7ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Jumanji?

13 h

About 13 hours: 40 episodes in 3 seasons of about 20 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1998.

Will I feel good after watching Jumanji?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Jumanji plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Jumanji use?

Bottomless MagazinesBeauty Is Never TarnishedSomeone Has to Do ItBound and GaggedGrand FinaleReally Gets AroundThe Grim ReaperIf You Kill Him, You Will Be Just Like Him!Amazon BrigadeMisplaced RetributionHumanoid AbominationBig Bad Ensembleand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 tropes for it, including Bottomless Magazines, Beauty Is Never Tarnished, and Someone Has to Do It.