Jungle 2 Jungle (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1997, Jungle 2 Jungle is a comedy and family film directed by John Pasquin, running about 105 minutes. “The big city is about to get a little savage.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Uptight New York City executive, Michael Cromwell, pursues his soon-to-be ex-wife to South America and returns home with the son he never knew he had—a boy raised in a tribal village in Brazil. Armed with only his blowgun, the 13-year-old Mimi-Siku discovers that the world outside his jungle home is indeed a strange place.
Who’s in it. Jungle 2 Jungle stars Tim Allen as Michael Cromwell, Martin Short as Richard Kempster, JoBeth Williams as Dr. Patricia Cromwell and Lolita Davidovich as Charlotte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Jungle 2 Jungle has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $59.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jungle 2 Jungle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jungle 2 Jungle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jungle 2 Jungle (1997)?
- In US, Jungle 2 Jungle is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jungle 2 Jungle worth watching?
- Jungle 2 Jungle holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jungle 2 Jungle?
- Jungle 2 Jungle stars Tim Allen, Martin Short, JoBeth Williams, Lolita Davidovich and Sam Huntington.