# The Jungle Book (2016)

> A feral child crosses a perilous jungle guided by unlikely animal allies while a ruthless tiger challenges his place between nature and humanity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/165553

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Jon Favreau
- Cast: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Scarlett Johansson, Christopher Walken, Lupita Nyong'o, Giancarlo Esposito
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3040964/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: adventurous, playful, warm, family movie night, weekend adventure viewing

## Synopsis

A young boy raised by wolves must navigate the dangers of the jungle and the threats of a fearsome tiger.

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