Jungle (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2017, Jungle is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Greg McLean, running about 115 minutes. “Nature has only one law - Survival” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1981, an enthusiastic young adventurer follows his dreams into the Bolivian Amazon jungle with two friends and a guide with a mysterious past. Their journey quickly turns into a terrifying ordeal as the darkest elements of human nature and the deadliest threats of the wilderness lead to an all-out fight for survival.

Who’s in it. Jungle stars Daniel Radcliffe as Yossi, Thomas Kretschmann as Karl, Yasmin Kassim as Kina and Lily Sullivan as Amie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Jungle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Roku Premium Channel 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 Jungle page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jungle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Jungle (2017)?
In US, Jungle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Roku Premium Channel 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 Jungle worth watching?
Jungle holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Jungle?
Jungle stars Daniel Radcliffe, Thomas Kretschmann, Yasmin Kassim, Lily Sullivan and Alex Russell.
When was Jungle released?
Jungle was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.