The Jungle Book (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1967, The Jungle Book is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, running about 78 minutes. “The Jungle is JUMPIN'!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The boy Mowgli makes his way to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther. Along the way he meets jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches Mowgli "The Bare Necessities" of life and the true meaning of friendship.
Who’s in it. The Jungle Book stars Bruce Reitherman as Mowgli the Man Cub (voice), Phil Harris as Baloo the Bear (voice), Sebastian Cabot as Bagheera the Panther (voice) and George Sanders as Shere Khan the Tiger (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Jungle Book has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $205.8M 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, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jungle Book (1967)?
- 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 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Jungle Book?
- The Jungle Book stars Bruce Reitherman, Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, George Sanders and Sterling Holloway.