The Jungle Book

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The Jungle Book

G

Released Oct 18, 1967

1h 18m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Animation

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In this classic Walt Disney animation based on Rudyard Kipling's book, Mowgli, an abandoned child raised by wolves, has his peaceful existence threatened by the return of the man-eating tiger Shere Khan (George Sanders). Facing certain death, Mowgli must overcome his reluctance to leave his wolf family and return to the "man village." But he is not alone on his quest: Aided by Bagheera the panther, and later by the carefree bear Balloo (Phil Harris), he braves the jungle's many perils.

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Critics Consensus

With expressive animation, fun characters, and catchy songs, The Jungle Book endures as a crowd-pleasing Disney classic.

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TIME Magazine

The result is thoroughly delightful. The reasons for its success lie in Disney's own unfettered animal spirits, his ability to be childlike without being childish.

Apr 15, 2016

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Howard Thompson

New York Times

Smple, uncluttered, straight-forward fun.

Apr 15, 2016

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Keith Phipps

The Dissolve

Every one of the bunch is memorable, and each plays gracefully into the action of the film.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 14, 2014

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

While The Jungle Book might not be perfect, it is still a charming little Disney film that carries much of the same charm and talent as the very best the studio has presented.

Jan 5, 2023

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Mat Brunet

AniMat's Review (YouTube)

This may not be Kipling’s The Jungle Book, but Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book is still a classic in its own right.

Rated: 8/10

Aug 19, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The characters are effectively conceptualized and flawlessly realized.

Rated: 7/10

Aug 24, 2020

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 18 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring the late Phil Harris as Baloo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/19/25

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Kauã L

It's simply my second favorite Disney movie, I seriously love this movie, what a great movie to watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Nicholas B

The Jungle Book is a fantastic 4.5-star animated classic that I truly admire. With its vibrant animation, memorable characters, and catchy music, it delivers a lively and adventurous experience. Mowgli’s journey through the jungle, alongside Baloo and Bagheera, is both fun and heartfelt, while the film’s timeless songs—like "The Bare Necessities"—make it an enduring Disney masterpiece full of charm and energy.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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Andy C

Gooning to the jungle book hit different.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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Ash T

For me, this movie screams good vibes. The bare necessities has always been my life philosophy. A wonderful tribute to Walt Disney... This being his last film. Baloo is the best mentor for any kid. Overall, highly recommended for anyone who loves musicals.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/26/25

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Bobby B

The final film walt worked on, and a decent finale.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

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Synopsis

In this classic Walt Disney animation based on Rudyard Kipling's book, Mowgli, an abandoned child raised by wolves, has his peaceful existence threatened by the return of the man-eating tiger Shere Khan (George Sanders). Facing certain death, Mowgli must overcome his reluctance to leave his wolf family and return to the "man village." But he is not alone on his quest: Aided by Bagheera the panther, and later by the carefree bear Balloo (Phil Harris), he braves the jungle's many perils.

Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Producer: Walt Disney
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 18, 1967, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 1h 18m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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