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George of the Jungle

Seen it?

1997 | 92 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved The Jungle Book or Tarzan, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable klutz who has a rainforest full of animal friends: Tookie, his big-beaked toucan messenger; Ape, a witty talking gorilla; and Shep, a peanut-loving pooch of an elephant. But when poachers mess with George's pals, the King of Swing swings into action.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $174 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 278K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sam Weisman

  • Brendan FraserGeorge of the Jungle
  • Leslie MannUrsula Stanhope
  • Thomas Haden ChurchLyle Van de Groot
  • John CleeseAn Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
  • Richard RoundtreeKwame
  • Abraham BenrubiThor
  • Holland TaylorBeatrice Stanhope
  • John Bennett PerryArthur Stanhope
  • Greg CruttwellMax
  • Kelly MiraccoBetsy