Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book

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Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book

PG

1994

1h 50m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Romance

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When his father is killed by a jungle tiger, Mowgli (Jason Scott Lee) is orphaned and grows up in the wild, raised by animals. Years later, the bracelet given to him by his childhood friend, Kitty (Lena Headey), is stolen. In pursuing it, he discovers Monkey City with all its treasures. He is reunited with Kitty, but struggles to adapt to civilization. When Kitty's unscrupulous suitor, Capt. Boone (Cary Elwes), attempts to raid the jungle of its treasures, Mowgli's life is imperiled.

Critics Consensus

Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book may not hew as closely to the book as its title suggests, but it still offers an entertaining live-action take on a story best known in animated form.

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Jonathan Romney

Guardian

It's less a return to Kipling than to the 1942 Alexander Korda epic, and some of the lush matte shots will touch a chord with Technicolor nostalgists.

Mar 2, 2024

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Stephen Amidon

Financial Times

There is not a cartoon or song around. Rather, such fine actors as Sam Neill, John Cleese and Cary Elwes ham it up with great energy and wit on sumptuous locations.

Mar 1, 2024

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Geoff Brown

Times (UK)

A wearisome, if well-polished, film, desperately uncertain how best to please its audience.

Mar 1, 2024

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Philip French

Observer (UK)

It is crude, old-fashioned stuff but the Indian settings are spectacular.

Mar 1, 2024

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Despite all the obvious derivations from other productions, the harder edge and the continual excitement contribute to a consistently high entertainment value.

Rated: 8/10

Sep 14, 2020

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Malcolm Johnson

Hartford Courant

It isn't Kipling, but it is good old-fashioned Saturday-matinee fun.

Jun 17, 2020

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Rami A

While I do prefer the 1967 animated film over this one by a long shot, I still found this to be a good adaptation. With a good plot, good acting, and good special effects.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/26/23

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Ethan G

Although it strays away from what its title suggests and what it should be, this live action take on the beloved "Jungle Book" story is a fun time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/10/23

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James B

i remember watching this film growing up its a classic. cool quicksand scene and the treasure at the end cool plot see it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/04/23

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Heather M

I love this movie! It's Jungle Book mixed with Tarzan & Indiana Jones. I grew up watching this movie and it makes me very nostalgic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/17/23

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Audience Member

Too flawless for words. Brilliant characters, gorgeous soundtrack, and some of the most charming and witty dialogue a movie has to offer. Not to mention the presence of impressive and stunning animals.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

More of an adaptation of Tarzan starring Mowgli than truly applicable for "the first ever Disney live-action remake", Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book has a talented cast and isn't without its moments, even managing to go a decent amount of time without any dialogue early in the film but the lack of action, some dodgy effects and the aforementioned problem of feeling more like Tarzan rather than The Jungle Book make this a movie that works better as a stand-alone movie rather than as an adaptation or "remake".

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Stephen Sommers

Director

Jason Scott Lee

Mowgli

Cary Elwes

Captain William Boone

Lena Headey

Katherine "Kitty" Brydon

Sam Neill

Colonel Geofferey Brydon

John Cleese

Dr. Julien Plumford

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Synopsis

When his father is killed by a jungle tiger, Mowgli (Jason Scott Lee) is orphaned and grows up in the wild, raised by animals. Years later, the bracelet given to him by his childhood friend, Kitty (Lena Headey), is stolen. In pursuing it, he discovers Monkey City with all its treasures. He is reunited with Kitty, but struggles to adapt to civilization. When Kitty's unscrupulous suitor, Capt. Boone (Cary Elwes), attempts to raid the jungle of its treasures, Mowgli's life is imperiled.

Director: Stephen Sommers
Producer: Edward S. Feldman, Raju Patel
Production Co: Vegahom Europe, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 22, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $43.2M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Surround

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