Jungle Book (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1995, Jungle Book is a drama, adventure, family and animation film directed by Toshiyuki Hiruma, running about 48 minutes. “The version children love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Jungle Book stars Tony Ail as (voice), Nathan Aswell as (voice), Bailee Reid as (voice) and Kathleen Barr as (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Jungle Book has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jungle Book page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jungle Book tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jungle Book (1995)?
- In US, Jungle Book is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jungle Book worth watching?
- Jungle Book holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jungle Book?
- Jungle Book stars Tony Ail, Nathan Aswell, Bailee Reid, Kathleen Barr and Garry Chalk.