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George of the Jungle

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George (Brendan Fraser) has raised himself since since he was a baby and a plane crash stranded him in an African jungle. Now an adult, George has his first human contact in years when he rescues explorer Ursula Stanhope (Leslie Mann) from a lion. George and Ursula connect, and she leaves her fiancé, Lyle (Thomas Haden Church), and takes George back to San Francisco. But when George learns that his gorilla buddy has been captured, he and Ursula return on a rescue mission.
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George of the Jungle is faithful to its source material -- which, unfortunately, makes it a less-than-compelling feature film.

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Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune What sets the film apart is a script that has the good sense to laugh at itself. Rated: 3/4 Aug 23, 2017 Full Review Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Rated: B- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Desson Thomson Washington Post Surprisingly pleasant. Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies George of the Jungle is still an all-around fun time with plenty of laughs after a quarter of a century. Rated: 4/5 Jul 16, 2022 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Fraser is so earnest in his desire to make a family oriented, innocent film that watching him speak ape just has to make you chuckle. Rated: 1.0/4.0 Sep 8, 2020 Full Review Kelly Kessler Common Sense Media Live-action take on popular tale is family fun. Rated: 3/5 Jan 2, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alexander C Maybe not a "Compelling Feature" as the census says. But certainly a lot of fun! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/20/25 Full Review Jace E This movie is just full to the brim with nostalgia for me. I showed it to my kids and could not stop laughing. From the 4th wall breaks to the hilarious plot explanations from the narrator, there is plenty of humor to go around. Not only that, but this movie has a lot of heart. Brendan Fraser is wonderful and his chemistry with Leslie Mann is palpable. There is a purity to George's character and the entire film that make it endlessly rewatchable. The villains are villainous, the heroes are heroic and I left the movie smiling from ear to ear. Best Character: George Best Quote: "George just lucky I guess" - George Best Scene: Dancing in the Jungle Best Song: Dela Note: I need George's shoes from his cross-country run. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Peter B It's possible I don't understand what this movie is about Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/05/24 Full Review Jason R A quirky version of Tarzan, renamed George, not as bad as the rating and reviews imply, its still worth watching Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Holly S filme ruim que eu amo Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/26/23 Full Review Devlin E This is Rainforest Cafe the movie. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis George (Brendan Fraser) has raised himself since since he was a baby and a plane crash stranded him in an African jungle. Now an adult, George has his first human contact in years when he rescues explorer Ursula Stanhope (Leslie Mann) from a lion. George and Ursula connect, and she leaves her fiancé, Lyle (Thomas Haden Church), and takes George back to San Francisco. But when George learns that his gorilla buddy has been captured, he and Ursula return on a rescue mission.
Director
Sam Weisman
Producer
David Hoberman, Jordan Kerner, Jon Avnet
Screenwriter
Dana Olsen, Audrey Wells
Production Co
Mandeville Films, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$105.3M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Surround
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