The Jungle Book
“The legend comes to life.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Teaser TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-15
Top Cast
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Neel Sethi
Mowgli
Bill Murray
Baloo (voice)
Ben Kingsley
Bagheera (voice)
Idris Elba
Shere Khan (voice)
Scarlett Johansson
Kaa (voice)
Christopher Walken
King Louie (voice)
Lupita Nyong'o
Raksha (voice)
Giancarlo Esposito
Akela (voice)
Garry Shandling
Ikki (voice)
Emjay Anthony
Young Wolf #1 (voice)
Brighton Rose
Gray (voice)
Jon Favreau
Pygmy Hog (voice)
Sam Raimi
Giant Squirrel (voice)
Russell Peters
Rocky the Rhino (voice)
Max Favreau
Young Wolf #2 (voice)
Chloe Hechter
Young Wolf #3 (voice)
Asher Blinkoff
Young Wolf #4 (voice)
Knox Gagnon
Young Wolf #5 (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 130 DaysLos Angeles
Festival / Special Debut
April 15, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 23, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 30, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$175M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$966.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.52x
+$791.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Favreau
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Marks
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- The Jungle Book
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $175M
- Worldwide Gross
- $966.6M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Fairview Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Favreau
Justin Marks, Rudyard Kipling
John Debney
Bill Pope
Mark Livolsi
Brigham Taylor, Karen Gilchrist, Jon Favreau, Peter M. Tobyansen, Molly Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Favreau
Director
Casey O'Neill
Stunt Coordinator
Brigham Taylor
Producer
Mark Livolsi
Editor
Bill Pope
Director of Photography
Christopher Glass
Production Design
Justin Marks
Screenplay
Robert Legato
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jon Favreau
Producer
Laura Jean Shannon
Costume Design
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Adam Valdez
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dan Lemmon
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jungle Book
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Jungle Book?
The principal cast of The Jungle Book includes Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Scarlett Johansson.
When was The Jungle Book released and how long is it?
The Jungle Book was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Jungle Book?
The Jungle Book had a reported production budget of $175M and grossed $966.6M at the worldwide box office (5.52 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Jungle Book?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jungle Book was composed by John Debney.
Is The Jungle Book based on a book or true story?
The Jungle Book is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rudyard Kipling".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jungle Book?
The Jungle Book holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).