Jungle Book (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1942, Jungle Book is an action, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Zoltan Korda, running about 106 minutes. “A jewelled secret city...guarded by the jungle's fiercest denizens!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mowgli, lost in the jungle when a toddler, raised by wolves, years later happens upon his human village and reconnects with its inhabitants, including his widowed mother. Continuing to maintain a relationship with the jungle, adventures follow.
Who’s in it. Jungle Book stars Sabu as Mowgli, Joseph Calleia as Buldeo, John Qualen as The Barber and Frank Puglia as The Pundit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Jungle Book has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jungle Book page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jungle Book 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 Jungle Book (1942)?
- In US, Jungle Book is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jungle Book worth watching?
- Jungle Book holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jungle Book?
- Jungle Book stars Sabu, Joseph Calleia, John Qualen, Frank Puglia and Rosemary DeCamp.
- When was Jungle Book released?
- Jungle Book was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.