Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- goofy
- family movie night
- lazy afternoon
What critics said
Critics found the film good-natured and occasionally audacious, with energetic comedic performances and self-aware humor, but regarded it as a thin and insufficiently compelling feature.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
George's Tarzan-like exploits, narration, fourth-wall humor, and exaggerated physical gags parody familiar jungle-adventure formulas.
George is raised by an ape and gradually learns human relationships after meeting Ursula and entering her social world.
George's bond with the wise ape Ape and his interactions with jungle animals make animal companionship central to the comedy and story.
The African jungle supplies George's home, safari rescues, animal encounters, and repeated slapstick set pieces.
Films like George of the Jungle, and why
The Jungle Book
shared family-friendly jungle adventure, broad physical comedy, and playful spoofing of classic adventure conventions
Tarzan
shared Tarzan-inspired premise, fish-out-of-water humor, romance, and upbeat family adventure
The Flintstones
shared live-action cartoon adaptation, irreverent comedy, eccentric characters, and energetic adventure tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Sam Weisman
- Release Date
- 1997-07-15
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (2328)
Cast
- Brendan Fraser
- Leslie Mann
- Thomas Haden Church
- John Cleese
- Richard Roundtree
- Abraham Benrubi
- Holland Taylor
- John Bennett Perry
- Greg Cruttwell
- Kelly Miracco
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 George of the Jungle about?
- An ape-raised jungle hero stumbles into romance and civilization in a buoyant, self-mocking family adventure.
- What is George of the Jungle like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of George of the Jungle as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is George of the Jungle violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in George of the Jungle as mild.
- What did critics think of George of the Jungle?
- Critics found the film good-natured and occasionally audacious, with energetic comedic performances and self-aware humor, but regarded it as a thin and insufficiently compelling feature.
- Which films are like George of the Jungle?
- Films with a similar feel include The Jungle Book, Tarzan, and The Flintstones.
- How long is George of the Jungle?
- George of the Jungle runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch George of the Jungle?
- In United States, George of the Jungle streams on Disney Plus.
