The Jungle Book (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2016, The Jungle Book is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Jon Favreau, running about 106 minutes. “The legend will never be the same.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
Who’s in it. The Jungle Book stars Neel Sethi as Mowgli, Bill Murray as Baloo (voice), Ben Kingsley as Bagheera (voice) and Idris Elba as Shere Khan (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Jungle Book has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $966.6M 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 The Jungle Book page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jungle Book tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jungle Book (2016)?
- In US, The Jungle Book 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 The Jungle Book worth watching?
- The Jungle Book holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jungle Book?
- The Jungle Book stars Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba and Scarlett Johansson.