Overview
A young boy raised by wolves must navigate the dangers of the jungle and the call of civilization.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- upbeat
- comic
- family movie night
- nostalgic viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the film as a lively, charming Disney classic distinguished by expressive animation, memorable characters, and catchy songs.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mowgli is caught between Bagheera's wish to return him to the man-village and Baloo's belief that jungle life is best.
The wolf family, Bagheera, Baloo, Kaa, Shere Khan, and King Louie form a comic society of distinct animal personalities.
Songs including The Bare Necessities and I Wan'na Be Like You shape the film's comic rhythm and character relationships.
Exotic pastel backgrounds and expressive hand-drawn animation present the jungle as colorful, playful, and inviting despite its dangers.
Films like The Jungle Book, and why
The Lion King
classic animated family adventure with anthropomorphic animals, memorable songs, comic side characters, and a coming-of-age journey
Robin Hood
whimsical Disney animation combining musical numbers, animal characters, friendship, and a young protagonist finding belonging
Tarzan
family-friendly animated adventure centered on a young outsider, animal companions, catchy songs, and a warm emotional arc
Movie Details
- Director
- Wolfgang Reitherman
- Release Date
- 1967-10-18
- Runtime
- 78 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (6790)
Cast
- Bruce Reitherman
- Phil Harris
- Sebastian Cabot
- George Sanders
- Sterling Holloway
- Louis Prima
- J. Pat O'Malley
- Clint Howard
- Chad Stuart
- Lord Tim Hudson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Jungle Book about?
- A spirited Disney musical follows a wolf-raised boy through comic jungle adventures as he discovers where he truly belongs.
- What is The Jungle Book like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Jungle Book as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Jungle Book violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Jungle Book as mild.
- What did critics think of The Jungle Book?
- Critics broadly regard the film as a lively, charming Disney classic distinguished by expressive animation, memorable characters, and catchy songs.
- Which films are like The Jungle Book?
- Films with a similar feel include The Lion King, Robin Hood, and Tarzan.
- How long is The Jungle Book?
- The Jungle Book runs 78 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Jungle Book?
- In United States, The Jungle Book streams on Disney Plus.
