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The Jungle Book

Seen it?

1994 | 111 min | Family, Adventure, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for adventure fans and families. If you loved The Jungle Book or Tarzan, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty. But Mowgli must eventually face corrupt Capt. Boone, who wants both Kitty's hand and the treasures of Monkey City – a place only Mowgli can find.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $54 million worldwide on a $27 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 214K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stephen Sommers

  • Jason Scott LeeMowgli
  • Cary ElwesCaptain William Boone
  • Lena HeadeyKatherine 'Kitty' Brydon
  • Sam NeillColonel Geofferey Brydon
  • John CleeseDr. Julius Plumford
  • Jason FlemyngWilkins
  • Stefan KaliphaBuldeo
  • Ron DonachieHarley
  • Anirudh AgarwalTabaqui
  • Faran TahirNathoo