The Jungle Book (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1994, The Jungle Book is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Stephen Sommers, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty. But Mowgli must eventually face corrupt Capt. Boone, who wants both Kitty's hand and the treasures of Monkey City – a place only Mowgli can find.
Who’s in it. The Jungle Book stars Jason Scott Lee as Mowgli, Cary Elwes as Captain William Boone, Lena Headey as Katherine 'Kitty' Brydon and Sam Neill as Colonel Geofferey Brydon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Jungle Book has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $43 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jungle Book (1994)?
- In US, The Jungle Book is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jungle Book?
- The Jungle Book stars Jason Scott Lee, Cary Elwes, Lena Headey, Sam Neill and John Cleese.
- When was The Jungle Book released?
- The Jungle Book was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.