The Naked Jungle (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1954, The Naked Jungle is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Byron Haskin, running about 95 minutes. “The picture about the Marabunta!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Leiningen South American cocoa plantation is threatened by a 2-mile-wide, 20-mile-long column of army ants.
Who’s in it. The Naked Jungle stars Eleanor Parker as Joanna Leiningen, Charlton Heston as Christopher Leiningen, Abraham Sofaer as Incacha and William Conrad as Commissioner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Naked Jungle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Naked Jungle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Naked Jungle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Naked Jungle (1954)?
- In US, The Naked Jungle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Naked Jungle worth watching?
- The Naked Jungle holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Naked Jungle?
- The Naked Jungle stars Eleanor Parker, Charlton Heston, Abraham Sofaer, William Conrad and Romo Vincent.
- When was The Naked Jungle released?
- The Naked Jungle was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.