The Jungle Book(2016)
“The legend comes to life.”
Overview
After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli, a man-cub fostered by wolves, is forced to flee the jungle, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
Director
Jon Favreau
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Budget
$175M
Revenue
$967M
Cast
Neel Sethi
as Mowgli
Bill Murray
as Baloo (voice)
Ben Kingsley
as Bagheera (voice)
Idris Elba
as Shere Khan (voice)
Scarlett Johansson
as Kaa (voice)
Christopher Walken
as King Louie (voice)
Lupita Nyong'o
as Raksha (voice)
Giancarlo Esposito
as Akela (voice)
Garry Shandling
as Ikki (voice)
Emjay Anthony
as Young Wolf #1 (voice)
Brighton Rose
as Gray (voice)
Jon Favreau
as Pygmy Hog (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$175M
Box Office
$967M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures • Fairview Entertainment • Moving Picture Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Jungle Book?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Jungle Book (2016).
What is The Jungle Book about?▼
After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli, a man-cub fostered by wolves, is forced to flee the jungle, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
Who directed The Jungle Book?▼
The Jungle Book was directed by Jon Favreau and released in 2016. It is a adventure, family, fantasy film.
How long is The Jungle Book?▼
The Jungle Book has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in The Jungle Book?▼
The cast of The Jungle Book includes Neel Sethi as Mowgli, Bill Murray as Baloo (voice), Ben Kingsley as Bagheera (voice), Idris Elba as Shere Khan (voice), Scarlett Johansson as Kaa (voice) and more.
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