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The Jungle Book (1994)

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Reviews Counted:18

Fresh:17

Rotten:1

Average Rating:6.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: A spirited, live-action feature of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale about a boy raised by animals in the jungle only to fall in love with an English girl. This sweeping, inspired and in many ways... A spirited, live-action feature of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale about a boy raised by animals in the jungle only to fall in love with an English girl. This sweeping, inspired and in many ways original movie was filmed on location in India with a cast of 52 trained animals. [More]

Starring: Jason Scott Lee, Cary Elwes, Lena Headey, Sam Neill

Starring: Jason Scott Lee, Cary Elwes, Lena Headey, Sam Neill, John Cleese

Director: Stephen Sommers

Director: Stephen Sommers
Story: Rudyard Kipling

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Jan 15, 2002

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  • Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book (Live Action)
  • One of Disney's most treasured animated classics comes to glorious life -- stunningly photographed on magnificent locations in India! Based on Rudyard Kipling's beloved short stories, this all-new adventure promises a journey beyond your wildest imagination! Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli (Jason Scott Lee) is eventually drawn away from the jungle by Kitty, the beautiful daughter of Major Brydon (Sam Neill). Mowgli soon faces a corrupt Captain Boone (Cary Elwes), who wants both Kitty's hand in marriage and a hand on the mythical treasures of Monkey City, a place only Mowgli can find. Loyal animal friends Bagheera, Baloo, and Grey Brother must help Mowgli survive the untamed peril. All of Kipling's memorable characters spring wonderfully to life in Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK, a bold, sweeping adventure brimming with treasures for the whole family!
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    Fred Topel

    Excellent live-action adaptation. Thrilling adventure with classic heroes and villains.

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    Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

    Boasts a hero who has a mystical rapport with animals.

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    Phil Villarreal

    A serviceable adaptation, but nowhere near as whimsical as the animated version.

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