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5.7 / 10(11 votes)IMDbNR199548mUnited States of America

Jungle Book

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Synopsis

When Mowgli was just a baby, or as his adopted parents call him, a "man cub," Shere Khan the tiger went after Mowgli's mother and father. Baby Mowgli wondered off into the den of a wolf family with newly arrived cubs. The mother wolf wants to add Mowgli to her pack of cubs and when the others see how brave Mowgli is, they agree. Shere Khan, having been searching for the baby since he attacked the parents, finally finds him in the wolf den. When the wolves protect him, Shere Khan vows to hunt Mowgli down someday and becomes driven to destroy him.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

The Jungle Book (1995) clip

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-22

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 17, 1995

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Takashi Masunaga, Toshiyuki Hiruma
Screenplay & Story
Lawrence H. Hartstein
Original Title
Jungle Book
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
48m
Production Studios
Jetlag Productions, GoodTimes Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Takashi Masunaga, Toshiyuki Hiruma

Screenplay & Story

Lawrence H. Hartstein, Rudyard Kipling

Producers

Mark Taylor

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Rudyard Kipling

Department Leadership Roster

Takashi Masunaga

Director

Toshiyuki Hiruma

Director

Lawrence H. Hartstein

Screenplay

Mark Taylor

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jungle Book.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jungle Book

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Jungle Book about?

When Mowgli was just a baby, or as his adopted parents call him, a "man cub," Shere Khan the tiger went after Mowgli's mother and father. Baby Mowgli wondered off into the den of a wolf family with newly arrived cubs. The mother wolf wants to add Mowgli to her pack of cubs and when the others see how brave Mowgli is, they agree. Shere Khan, having been searching for the baby since he attacked the parents, finally finds him in the wolf den. When the wolves protect him, Shere Khan vows to hunt Mowgli down someday and becomes driven to destroy him.

Who directed Jungle Book?

Jungle Book was directed by Takashi Masunaga, Toshiyuki Hiruma.

Who stars in Jungle Book?

The principal cast of Jungle Book includes Tony Ail, Nathan Aswell, Bailee Reid, Kathleen Barr, Garry Chalk.

When was Jungle Book released and how long is it?

Jungle Book was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 48m.

Is Jungle Book based on a book or true story?

Jungle Book is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rudyard Kipling".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Jungle Book?

Jungle Book holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).