The Jungle Book

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The Jungle Book

PG

2016

1h 45m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Action

Fantasy

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Raised by a family of wolves since birth, Mowgli (Neel Sethi) must leave the only home he's ever known when the fearsome tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) unleashes his mighty roar. Guided by a no-nonsense panther (Ben Kingsley) and a free-spirited bear (Bill Murray), the young boy meets an array of jungle animals, including a slithery python and a smooth-talking ape. Along the way, Mowgli learns valuable life lessons as his epic journey of self-discovery leads to fun and adventure.

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Critics Consensus

As lovely to behold as it is engrossing to watch, The Jungle Book is the rare remake that actually improves upon its predecessors -- all while setting a new standard for CGI.

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Angie Han

Slashfilm

Jun 14, 2017

8/10

A must-see spectacle.

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Claudia Puig

The Asahi Shimbun GLOBE (Japan)

Dec 19, 2016

3.5/4

It's the very rare remake that's actually better than the original. The Jungle Book is that rarity. [Full review in Japanese]

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

Nov 8, 2016

Debates will rage about this kids pic's place in film history. Is it the best, or one of the best? That's the kind of a conversation that will thrill the team behind The Jungle Book.

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

Oct 27, 2023

B+

But for a visual experience and for something new I definitely recommend seeing Jungle Book. I think you will really enjoy it.

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Sep 22, 2023

... offers far more than the bare necessities as it combines Kipling's stories and Walt Disney's 1967 animated musical adaptation for a marvelous new version of the classic story of a boy quite literally raised by wolves.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Sep 4, 2023

3/5

Ferocity steps ahead of frolic and you might ask yourself how you feel about that when you watch "The Jungle Book."

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Google

Nov 29, 2024

One of my favorites come to life amazing scenery!

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 18, 2026

The Jungle Book = a 4.5 star Movie!

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Henry D

@Henry_Domke Sep 4, 2026

It was so real that it was easy to immerse ourselves in this fantasy world. The finely detailed, beautifully lit imagery and surround sound made the jungle feel completely convincing. The story was fun, with many good lines and a lot of humor. One of the best animated films we’ve ever seen.

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BAR N

@RT35653653 Aug 2, 2026

J'ai été complètement bluffé par la qualité visuelle et par ce que ce film améliore par rapport à l'original. Il ajoute plus d'action, d'aventure, se rapproche du livre de base et garde quand même un côté Disney sans tout mettre par terre. Et c'est très rare pour un remake de rester fidèle et d'améliorer en même temps et que ça tienne parfaitement debout. 10/10

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Jack J

@JackJ88 Jul 18, 2026

One of the rare times when a live action movie improves upon the movie it is remaking. But this movie certainly did that, with beautiful CGI, wonderful writing, and a magical Disney feeling elevates this wonderful movie to the best live action adaptation Disney has made, but there is one thing that brings it down for me. I wish that we could have gotten some more of the song we loved in the original. I’m not talking like the Elephant March song but like the Vultures or Trust in Me. Even just a little bit of the song would have satisfied me. The thing is they also recorded a Trust in Me for the soundtrack, but didn’t even put it in the movie! Despite my one criticism I definitely loved this movie and think that it is definitely worth a watch.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 13, 2026

It is, without a doubt, one of the best live-action films Disney has ever made. The movie manages the feat of rivaling the classic animated version in many respects, thanks to revolutionary visual effects that bring impressive life and photorealism to the animals and the jungle. Jon Favreau perfectly balances the nostalgia of the iconic songs with an atmosphere that is far more mature, tense, and dangerous. Anchored by an excellent performance from young Neel Sethi and a stellar voice cast, it is a visual spectacle with immense soul.

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Synopsis

Raised by a family of wolves since birth, Mowgli (Neel Sethi) must leave the only home he's ever known when the fearsome tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) unleashes his mighty roar. Guided by a no-nonsense panther (Ben Kingsley) and a free-spirited bear (Bill Murray), the young boy meets an array of jungle animals, including a slithery python and a smooth-talking ape. Along the way, Mowgli learns valuable life lessons as his epic journey of self-discovery leads to fun and adventure.

Director: Jon Favreau
Producer: Jon Favreau, Brigham Taylor
Screenwriter: Justin Marks
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Fairview Entertainment
Rating: PG (Some Sequences of Scary Action|Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 15, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $364.0M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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