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The Jungle Princess (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1942, The Jungle Princess is a notable film directed by Homi Wadia, running about 131 minutes.

What it’s about. A young girl named Maya is shipwrecked and raised by lions in a jungle. Years later, a search party tries to return her to civilization. Despite interference from cannibal chief Radha Rani, Maya and her loyal lions help the explorers. She also finds love with John.

Who’s in it. The Jungle Princess stars Mary Ann Evans as Maya (as Fearless Nadia), John Cawas as Surendra, Dalpat as Mohanlal and Sardar Mansur as Hamid, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Jungle Princess sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jungle Princess page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Jungle Princess (1942)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Jungle Princess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Jungle Princess worth watching?
The Jungle Princess holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Jungle Princess?
The Jungle Princess stars Mary Ann Evans, John Cawas, Dalpat, Sardar Mansur and Hari Shivdasani.
When was The Jungle Princess released?
The Jungle Princess was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.