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George of the Jungle

  • 19971997
  • PGPG
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
77K
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POPULARITY
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A man raised in the jungle by apes falls in love with a wealthy American heiress.A man raised in the jungle by apes falls in love with a wealthy American heiress.A man raised in the jungle by apes falls in love with a wealthy American heiress.

IMDb RATING
5.5/10
77K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,460
119
  • Director
    • Sam Weisman
  • Writers
    • Jay Ward(characters)
    • Dana Olsen(story)
    • Audrey Wells(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Leslie Mann
    • Thomas Haden Church
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sam Weisman
  • Writers
    • Jay Ward(characters)
    • Dana Olsen(story)
    • Audrey Wells(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Leslie Mann
    • Thomas Haden Church
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 130User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    John Cleese, Brendan Fraser, and Nicholas Kadi in George of the Jungle (1997)
    Brendan Fraser and Leslie Mann in George of the Jungle (1997)
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    John Cleese, Brendan Fraser, and Nicholas Kadi in George of the Jungle (1997)
    Brendan Fraser and Leslie Mann in George of the Jungle (1997)
    Thomas Haden Church, Abraham Benrubi, and Greg Cruttwell in George of the Jungle (1997)
    Brendan Fraser in George of the Jungle (1997)
    John Cleese, Brendan Fraser, and Nicholas Kadi in George of the Jungle (1997)
    Thomas Haden Church, Leslie Mann, Abraham Benrubi, Michael Chinyamurindi, Greg Cruttwell, and Richard Roundtree in George of the Jungle (1997)
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    Top cast

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    Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser
    • Georgeas George
    Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann
    • Ursula Stanhopeas Ursula Stanhope
    Thomas Haden Church
    Thomas Haden Church
    • Lyle Van de Grootas Lyle Van de Groot
    Richard Roundtree
    Richard Roundtree
    • Kwameas Kwame
    Greg Cruttwell
    Greg Cruttwell
    • Maxas Max
    Abraham Benrubi
    Abraham Benrubi
    • Thoras Thor
    Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor
    • Beatrice Stanhopeas Beatrice Stanhope
    Kelly Miracco
    Kelly Miracco
    • Betsyas Betsy
    • (as Kelly Miller)
    John Bennett Perry
    John Bennett Perry
    • Arthur Stanhopeas Arthur Stanhope
    John Cleese
    John Cleese
    • An Ape Named 'Ape'as An Ape Named 'Ape'
    • (voice)
    Michael Chinyamurindi
    • N'Dugoas N'Dugo
    Abdoulaye NGom
    Abdoulaye NGom
    • Kipas Kip
    Lydell M. Cheshier
    • Baletoas Baleto
    • (as Lydell Cheshier)
    Keith Scott
    Keith Scott
    • The Narratoras The Narrator
    • (voice)
    Spencer Garrett
    Spencer Garrett
    • Male Guest at Partyas Male Guest at Party
    Jon Pennell
    • Male Guest at Partyas Male Guest at Party
    Lauren Bowles
    Lauren Bowles
    • Ursula's Friendas Ursula's Friend
    Afton Smith
    Afton Smith
    • Ursula's Friendas Ursula's Friend
    • Director
      • Sam Weisman
    • Writers
      • Jay Ward(characters)
      • Dana Olsen(story) (screenplay)
      • Audrey Wells(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Baby George got into a plane crash in a jungle, stayed alive and was adopted by a wise ape. Ursula Stanhope, US noble woman is saved from death on safari by grown-up George, and he takes her to jungle to live with him. He slowly learns a rules of human relationships, while Ursula's lover Lyle is looking for her and the one who took her. After they are found, Ursula takes George to the USA. —Anonymous
    • jungle
    • heiress
    • hero
    • animal companion
    • slapstick comedy
    • 108 more
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    • Taglines
      • I knew Jane Goodall. You, madam, are no Jane Goodall.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for crude humor and mild violence, language and sensuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Brendan Fraser's personal trainer for the film sued Fraser for not mentioning him in the credits. The trainer did not win the case.
    • Goofs
      Shep is clearly an Indian elephant, none of which are found in the wild in Africa.
    • Quotes

      N'Dugo: Bad guy falls in poop: Classic element of physical comedy. Now comes the part where we throw our heads back and laugh. Ready?

      Guides: Ready!

      [they all throw their heads back and laugh]

    • Crazy credits
      As the credits begin to roll, "Ape" suddenly calls out, "Hey, doesn't anyone want to know what happened to me?!" We then see a wild Las Vegas show with Ape dressed up in blue sequens singing "My Way."
    • Alternate versions
      On-screen subtitles were provided for Lyle's European mercenaries in the VHS release. These subtitles have been removed from the DVD version
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Contact/This World, Then the Fireworks/A Simple Wish/4 Little Girls/The Big Sleep/Shall We Dance? (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      George Of The Jungle (Main Title)
      (1996)

      Written by Stan Worth and Sheldon Allman

      Produced by Don Was

      Additional production by Marc Shaiman

      Performed by The Presidents of the United States of America

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

    User reviews130

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    Top review
    7/10
    It's so stupid, it's hilarious!
    Thumbs up to the director and the stars of George of the Jungle. They have made one of the funniest children's films that you will ever see. You know that they had a great time making it because it's clearly evident on the screen. George of the Jungle is simply just a Tarzan parody. (Ape-man meets girl, falls for girl, leaves for city, returns to jungle). But the predictable plot doesn't destroy the performances and the movie is peppered with some laugh out loud jokes.

    Of course the special effects are impressive - a talking ape, an elephant that thinks he's a dog - but it's the humans that steal the show. Fraser is fantastic as George - he is one of the most talented actors out there at the moment - though this film doesn't test his range much, he shows a nice comic flair. Mann is a lovable foil for our hero, though her squeaky voice is at times too cute. None of the other characters disappoint. Both Mann's parents are great in supporting roles and Lyle as Mann's nasty fiance is sensational.

    Kids will love this. Adults, I think will find a lot to enjoy in it also, but don't bring along any cynics. They'll miss out on all the fun!!
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    5
    • Budd-5
    • Aug 30, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 16, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Stream George of the Jungle officially on Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • George de la Selva en 3D
    • Filming locations
      • Kaua'i, Hawaii, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Mandeville Films
      • Avnet/Kerner Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $55,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $105,263,257
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,540,791
      • Jul 20, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $174,463,257
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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