Bomba, the Jungle Boy (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1949, Bomba, the Jungle Boy is an adventure film directed by Ford Beebe, running about 70 minutes. “HE ALONE KNEW THE JUNGLE'S SECRET...ITS SAVAGE DANGERS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. George Harland and his daughter Pat are photographers who discover a wild boy in the jungle. When Pat becomes lost, Bomba brings her back, overcoming plagues of locusts, forest fires and fierce wild animals.
Who’s in it. Bomba, the Jungle Boy stars Johnny Sheffield as Bomba, Peggy Ann Garner as Patricia 'Pat' Harland, Onslow Stevens as George Harland and Charles Irwin as Andy Barnes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Bomba, the Jungle Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Bomba, the Jungle Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bomba, the Jungle Boy tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bomba, the Jungle Boy (1949)?
- In US, Bomba, the Jungle Boy is available to 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 Bomba, the Jungle Boy worth watching?
- Bomba, the Jungle Boy holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bomba, the Jungle Boy?
- Bomba, the Jungle Boy stars Johnny Sheffield, Peggy Ann Garner, Onslow Stevens, Charles Irwin and Smoki Whitfield.
- When was Bomba, the Jungle Boy released?
- Bomba, the Jungle Boy was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.