Village in the Jungle (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1980, Village in the Jungle is a drama film directed by Lester James Peries, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Baddegama or, more correctly, Beddegama is a 1980 award winning Sinhalese language film directed by Lester James Peries that follows the lives of village people in British Colonial Sri Lanka. The film is based on the 1913 book titled as "The Village in the Jungle" by Leonard Woolf.
Who’s in it. Village in the Jungle stars Joe Abeywickrama as Silindu, Malini Fonseka as Punchi Menika, Arthur C. Clarke as Leonard Woolf and Nadika Gunasekera as Hinnihamy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Village in the Jungle 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 Village in the Jungle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Village in the Jungle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Village in the Jungle (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Village in the Jungle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Village in the Jungle worth watching?
- Village in the Jungle holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Village in the Jungle?
- Village in the Jungle stars Joe Abeywickrama, Malini Fonseka, Arthur C. Clarke, Nadika Gunasekera and David Dharmakithri.
- When was Village in the Jungle released?
- Village in the Jungle was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.