The Jungle Book

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The Jungle Book

G

1967

1h 18m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Animation

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In this classic Walt Disney animation based on Rudyard Kipling's book, Mowgli, an abandoned child raised by wolves, has his peaceful existence threatened by the return of the man-eating tiger Shere Khan. Facing certain death, Mowgli must overcome his reluctance to leave his wolf family and return to the "man village." But he is not alone on his quest: Aided by Bagheera the panther, and later by the carefree bear Baloo, he braves the jungle's many perils.

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Critics Consensus

With expressive animation, fun characters, and catchy songs, The Jungle Book endures as a crowd-pleasing Disney classic.

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Bruce Westbrook

Houston Chronicle

Jun 9

The movie looks gorgeous... But the story is unrelentingly anecdotal and has little to say.

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TIME Magazine

04/15/2016

The result is thoroughly delightful. The reasons for its success lie in Disney's own unfettered animal spirits, his ability to be childlike without being childish.

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Howard Thompson

New York Times

04/15/2016

Smple, uncluttered, straight-forward fun.

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

01/05/2023

While The Jungle Book might not be perfect, it is still a charming little Disney film that carries much of the same charm and talent as the very best the studio has presented.

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Mat Brunet

AniMat's Review (YouTube)

08/19/2022

8/10

This may not be Kipling’s The Jungle Book, but Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book is still a classic in its own right.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

08/24/2020

7/10

The characters are effectively conceptualized and flawlessly realized.

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Jack S

@JSinPNW Aug 2

The Jungle Book was boring, the animation was very sketch-like, and it looked cheap overall. The characters were not very exciting or likable. Baloo was annoying, and too careless to actually take care of the kid. Baghera was alright, he seemed smart and capable. Mowgli was bratty and stubborn and hotheaded. The songs were like talking, the plot was very simple and drawn out to an exhausting point. Not memorable. Would not recommend.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 10

The traditional animation and setting of this film are enchanting. Baloo the bear stands out as a timeless character who embodies the importance of living with the bare essentials. To top it all off, the soundtrack features the iconic and irresistible song "The Bare Necessities."

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Easton B

@Ebmoviemaster2026 Jun 29

THE BEST DISNEY FIlM OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Millie W.

@RT52140909 Jun 25

I saw it as a child. And I still love it. It makes me laugh. PS. I'm 65yr.

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Kyle M

@RT77296778 Apr 30

[Evidently] one of Disney’s best animated classics at stellar level with the iconic music being timeless delight, backed up by excellent vocals into favorable characters part of the transitionally luminous art. (A)

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Matteo Q

@Matteo59 Apr 26

Musiche orecchiabili personaggi adorabile molto bello

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Synopsis

In this classic Walt Disney animation based on Rudyard Kipling's book, Mowgli, an abandoned child raised by wolves, has his peaceful existence threatened by the return of the man-eating tiger Shere Khan. Facing certain death, Mowgli must overcome his reluctance to leave his wolf family and return to the "man village." But he is not alone on his quest: Aided by Bagheera the panther, and later by the carefree bear Baloo, he braves the jungle's many perils.

Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Producer: Walt Disney
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 18, 1967, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 1h 18m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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