The Jungle Book
Seen it?2016 | 106 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It made about 6 times its budget, it earned strong reviews (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans, adventure fans and families. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli, a man-cub fostered by wolves, is forced to flee the jungle, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Visual Effects. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$967 million worldwide on a $175 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 384K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jon Favreau
- Neel SethiMowgli
- Bill MurrayBaloo (voice)
- Ben KingsleyBagheera (voice)
- Idris ElbaShere Khan (voice)
- Scarlett JohanssonKaa (voice)
- Christopher WalkenKing Louie (voice)
- Lupita Nyong'oRaksha (voice)
- Giancarlo EspositoAkela (voice)
- Garry ShandlingIkki (voice)
- Emjay AnthonyYoung Wolf #1 (voice)