Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- swashbuckling
- romantic
- wondrous
- family adventure night
- weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found it an entertaining and visually impressive live-action adventure with strong performances and action, while faulting its loose relationship to Kipling's source material and uneven narrative.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mowgli learns the jungle's laws before returning to colonial society, where greed and violence complicate claims of civilization.
Mowgli is raised by wild animals and later faces the customs, expectations, and dangers of human civilization.
The film emphasizes dazzling Indian scenery, elaborate sets and costumes, and prominent animal action.
The search for a lost treasure exposes the characters' contrasting motives and moral character.
Films like The Jungle Book, and why
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
live action jungle adventure centered on a feral child and the divide between wilderness and civilization
The Legend of Tarzan
family-oriented adventure fantasy featuring animal companions, peril, and a human outsider navigating a wild environment
The Man in the Moon
romantic period adventure with colonial settings, treasure hunting, and a clash between civilized society and the natural world
Movie Details
- Director
- Stephen Sommers
- Release Date
- 1994-12-23
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (524)
Cast
- Jason Scott Lee
- Cary Elwes
- Lena Headey
- Sam Neill
- John Cleese
- Jason Flemyng
- Stefan Kalipha
- Ron Donachie
- Anirudh Agarwal
- Faran Tahir
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- 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 feral child returns to colonial India and discovers that human society may be more dangerous than the jungle that raised him.
- What is The Jungle Book like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Jungle Book as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Jungle Book violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Jungle Book as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Jungle Book?
- Critics generally found it an entertaining and visually impressive live-action adventure with strong performances and action, while faulting its loose relationship to Kipling's source material and uneven narrative.
- Which films are like The Jungle Book?
- Films with a similar feel include Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes, The Legend of Tarzan, and The Man in the Moon.
- How long is The Jungle Book?
- The Jungle Book runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Jungle Book?
- In United States, The Jungle Book is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
