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The Jungle Book

  • 20162016
  • PGPG
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
275K
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POPULARITY
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Bill Murray, Christopher Walken, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Scarlett Johansson, Lupita Nyong'o, and Neel Sethi in The Jungle Book (2016)
Mowgli, a man-cub who's been raised by a family of wolves, finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan, who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he's ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear Baloo. Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don't exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa, a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie, who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.
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After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther Bagheera and free-spirited bear... Read allAfter a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther Bagheera and free-spirited bear Baloo.After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther Bagheera and free-spirited bear Baloo.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
275K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,812
211
  • Director
    • Jon Favreau
  • Writers
    • Justin Marks(screenplay by)
    • Rudyard Kipling(based on the books by)
  • Stars
    • Neel Sethi
    • Bill Murray(voice)
    • Ben Kingsley(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jon Favreau
  • Writers
    • Justin Marks(screenplay by)
    • Rudyard Kipling(based on the books by)
  • Stars
    • Neel Sethi
    • Bill Murray(voice)
    • Ben Kingsley(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 634User reviews
    • 461Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 33 wins & 55 nominations total

    Videos6

    Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:47
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    Triple-Threat Jon Favreau's Many First Credits
    Clip 2:30
    Triple-Threat Jon Favreau's Many First Credits
    What We Know About 'The Lion King' ... So Far
    Clip 3:16
    What We Know About 'The Lion King' ... So Far
    Jon Favreau on the Challenges of Reimagining 'The Jungle Book'
    Interview 1:26
    Jon Favreau on the Challenges of Reimagining 'The Jungle Book'
    IMDb on the Scene: 'The Jungle Book' Cast on Approaching a Beloved Story
    Interview 1:49
    IMDb on the Scene: 'The Jungle Book' Cast on Approaching a Beloved Story
    Official Big Game Trailer
    Video 2:27
    Official Big Game Trailer

    Photos144

    Brighton Rose Favreau and Neel Sethi in The Jungle Book (2016)
    Idris Elba in The Jungle Book (2016)
    Lupita Nyong'o in The Jungle Book (2016)
    Christopher Walken and Neel Sethi in The Jungle Book (2016)
    Giancarlo Esposito in The Jungle Book (2016)
    Neel Sethi in The Jungle Book (2016)
    Neel Sethi in The Jungle Book (2016)
    Ben Kingsley in The Jungle Book (2016)
    Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Lupita Nyong'o, and Neel Sethi in The Jungle Book (2016)
    Bill Murray and Neel Sethi in The Jungle Book (2016)
    Ben Kingsley and Neel Sethi in The Jungle Book (2016)
    Christopher Walken and Neel Sethi in The Jungle Book (2016)

    Top cast

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    Neel Sethi
    Neel Sethi
    • Mowglias Mowgli
    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Balooas Baloo
    • (voice)
    Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley
    • Bagheeraas Bagheera
    • (voice)
    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Shere Khanas Shere Khan
    • (voice)
    Lupita Nyong'o
    Lupita Nyong'o
    • Rakshaas Raksha
    • (voice)
    Scarlett Johansson
    Scarlett Johansson
    • Kaaas Kaa
    • (voice)
    Giancarlo Esposito
    Giancarlo Esposito
    • Akelaas Akela
    • (voice)
    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    • King Louieas King Louie
    • (voice)
    Garry Shandling
    Garry Shandling
    • Ikkias Ikki
    • (voice)
    Brighton Rose Favreau
    • Grayas Gray
    • (voice)
    • (as Brighton Rose)
    Emjay Anthony
    Emjay Anthony
    • Young Wolfas Young Wolf
    • (voice)
    Max Favreau
    • Young Wolfas Young Wolf
    • (voice)
    Chloe Hechter
    • Young Wolfas Young Wolf
    • (voice)
    Asher Blinkoff
    • Young Wolfas Young Wolf
    • (voice)
    Knox Gagnon
    • Young Wolfas Young Wolf
    • (voice)
    Sasha Schreiber
    • Young Wolfas Young Wolf
    • (voice)
    Kai Schreiber
    • Young Wolfas Young Wolf
    • (voice)
    Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau
    • Pygmy Hogas Pygmy Hog
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Jon Favreau
    • Writers
      • Justin Marks(screenplay by)
      • Rudyard Kipling(based on the books by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      One of the treasures in King Louie's temple is the Genie's lamp from Aladdin (1992).
    • Goofs
      After Mowgli is stung by bees, his stings completely disappear when walking through the woods in the next shot.
    • Quotes

      Raksha: [to Mowgli] Never forget this: You're mine. Mine to me. No matter where you go, or what they may call you, you will always be my son.

    • Crazy credits
      The film ends with the Jungle Book storybook closing shut, in a parallel to The Jungle Book (1967) starting with this book opening. Part of the closing credits are seen within this book, with King Louie singing "I Wanna Be Like You" during the sequence.
    • Connections
      Featured in Annoying Orange: Trailer Trashed: The Jungle Book (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      The Bare Necessities
      Written by Terry Gilkyson

      Produced by Tracey Freeman

      Performed by Bill Murray and Neel Sethi

    User reviews634

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Does justice to the animated classic.
    The Jungle Book is a live-action adaptation of Disney's famous animated film, The Jungle Book(1967). It is also based on Rudyard Kipling's novel of the same name. Mowgli(Neel Sethi) has lived in the jungle, for as long as he can remember. In the jungle, he is raised by a pack of wolves, led by Akela(Giancarlo Esposito). A wolf named Raksha(Lupita Nyong'o), is the only mother he has ever known. He has an ally & a friend, in a panther named Bagheera(Ben Kingsley). When the treacherous tiger Shere Khan(Idris Elba), opposes to Mowgli staying in the jungle, Bagheera has to return the man-cub to the man village. While on their journey, Mowgli & Bagheera receive help from a grizzly bear, named Baloo(Bill Murray). Now, it is up to Bagheera & Baloo to take Mowgli to the man village, safe & sound.

    The Jungle Book is a mind blowing film. It is the most gorgeous movie, I have ever seen. What's extremely fascinating is that, the whole environment in the film is CGI. The animals are also CGI & yet, they look extremely lifelike. The forest the movie is set in, looks breathtaking. Director Jon Favreau & the rest of the crew, have maintained the soul of the 1967 animated movie of the same name. Kudos to the visual effects team, for making a live-action adaptation of a movie like The Jungle Book. Don't worry. This film is not a carbon copy of the Disney animated original. Favreau adds many new elements to the film, that will keep you guessing right till the end. The set pieces of the movie, are its highlight. The 3D provides immersion & there are quite a few scenes, that will make you duck in your seats. The casting is flawless. Newcomer Neel Sethi is outstanding as Mowgli. Sethi doesn't just play Mowgli, he embodies the character. Bill Murray is hilarious & adorable as Baloo. Murray & Sethi's rendition of The Bare Necessities, is as good as the 1967 version of the same song. Ben Kingsley is awesome as Bagheera. Idris Elba is spectacular as Shere Khan. Elba's voice-over of the predatory antagonist, is menacing & flawless. Lupita Nyong'o is amazing as Raksha. Nyong'o gives an emotional & layered performance, as the voice of Mowgli's adoptive mother. Scarlett Johansson is excellent as Kaa. I liked Johansson's version of Kaa, much better than the '67 incarnation of the sneaky snake. Giancarlo Esposito is great as Akela. Christopher Walken is superb as King Louie. The Jungle Book is a must watch on the big screen, with your entire family. Go, relive this timeless tale.
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    • Anurag-Shetty
    • Apr 8, 2016

    FAQ16

    • What is 'The Jungle Book' about?
    • Is 'The Jungle Book' based on a book?
    • Should I see the original Disney version first?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 15, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
      • Bengali
      • Kannada
      • Telugu
      • Tamil
      • Assamese
      • Urdu
      • Oriya
      • Punjabi
      • Malayalam
      • Marathi
      • Rajasthani
      • Haryanvi
      • Nepali
    • Also known as
      • Cậu Bé Rừng Xanh
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fairview Entertainment
      • Moving Picture Company (MPC)
      • Prime Focus
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $175,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $364,001,123
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $103,261,464
      • Apr 17, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $966,554,929
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Auro 11.1
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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