Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- nostalgic
- heartfelt
- family movie night
- nostalgic cartoon viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film for preserving Hey Arnold!'s warmth, emotional patience, humor, and nostalgic character relationships, despite some unevenness in its jungle-set sections.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film directly picks up from Hey Arnold! and focuses on the unresolved fate of Arnold's parents.
Arnold and his classmates travel into the jungle while pursuing answers about what happened to his parents.
Critics specifically praised its warm tone, homages to the original series, and preservation of its established character dynamics.
The returning ensemble of Arnold, Gerald, Helga, Phoebe, and classmates serves both younger viewers and adults familiar with the original cartoon.
Films like Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie, and why
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
animated family adventure with strong friendship dynamics, nostalgic warmth, and a television-series continuation format
The Croods
children's animated adventure combining comedy, heartfelt family themes, and a search for missing parents
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
nostalgic animated series revival with ensemble comedy, emotional continuity, and family-friendly adventure
Dora and the Lost City of Gold
warm animated family adventure centered on friendship, courage, and an expedition into an unfamiliar environment
Movie Details
- Director
- Raymie Muzquiz
- Release Date
- 2018-04-26
- Runtime
- 81 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (204)
Cast
- Mason Cotton
- Benjamin Flores Jr.
- Francesca Marie Smith
- Anndi McAfee
- Carlos Alazraqui
- Alfred Molina
- Justin Shenkarow
- Antoinette Stella
- Laya DeLeon Hayes
- Jamil Walker Smith
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie about?
- Arnold and his classmates embark on a heartfelt jungle adventure to uncover the truth about his missing parents.
- What is Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie.
- What did critics think of Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie?
- Critics broadly praised the film for preserving Hey Arnold!'s warmth, emotional patience, humor, and nostalgic character relationships, despite some unevenness in its jungle-set sections.
- Which films are like Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie?
- Films with a similar feel include The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, The Croods, Rugrats in Paris: The Movie, and Dora and the Lost City of Gold.
- How long is Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie?
- Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie runs 81 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie?
- In United States, Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
