Jungle Emperor Leo (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1997, Jungle Emperor Leo is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Yoshio Takeuchi, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Tezuka Osamu's most famous work "Jungle Emperor Leo" has been made into an animated version a number of times. In this theater version, Tezuka Osamu was able for the first time to depict the theme that "All life is equal" through Leo's self-sacrifice.
Who’s in it. Jungle Emperor Leo stars Masane Tsukayama as Leo (voice), Chieko Baisho as Lyre (voice), Yoshiko Ohta as Leo and Tomoko Ishimura as Rune (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Jungle Emperor Leo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jungle Emperor Leo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jungle Emperor Leo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jungle Emperor Leo (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jungle Emperor Leo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jungle Emperor Leo worth watching?
- Jungle Emperor Leo holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jungle Emperor Leo?
- Jungle Emperor Leo stars Masane Tsukayama, Chieko Baisho, Yoshiko Ohta, Tomoko Ishimura and Kappei Yamaguchi.
- When was Jungle Emperor Leo released?
- Jungle Emperor Leo was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.