Jungle Jim (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1937, Jungle Jim is an action and adventure film directed by Ford Beebe, running about 232 minutes. “GANGWAY, JUNGLE! HERE COMES JIM!...With a knife, a rifle and a murderous fist the save the girl he loves from the perils of the African veldt! Don't miss a single one of these 12 thrilling ch” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two safaris enter the African jungle intent on finding a white girl who is the heiress to a fortune. One safari, led by Jungle Jim, wants to make sure she gets the news that she is now a rich woman. The leaders of the other safari want to kill the girl so they can try to get hold of her inheritance.
Who’s in it. Jungle Jim stars Grant Withers as Jim 'Jungle Jim' Bradley, Betty Jane Rhodes as Joan Redmond / Mrs. Tom Redmond, Raymond Hatton as Malay Mike and Evelyn Brent as Shanghai Lil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Jungle Jim has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jungle Jim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jungle Jim 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 Jim (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jungle Jim change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jungle Jim worth watching?
- Jungle Jim holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jungle Jim?
- Jungle Jim stars Grant Withers, Betty Jane Rhodes, Raymond Hatton, Evelyn Brent and Henry Brandon.
- When was Jungle Jim released?
- Jungle Jim was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 232 minutes.