Jungle Jim (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1948, Jungle Jim is an adventure film directed by William Berke, running about 71 minutes. “ROUSING SPECTACLE OF WILD ADVENTURE...ringing to the snarl of man-eaters and the death-beat of tom-toms!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lady scientist, Hilary Parker is searching for a rare drug to help combat polio. Opportunist Bruce Edwards joins the quest but is actually after gold and buried treasure.
Who’s in it. Jungle Jim stars Johnny Weissmüller as Jungle Jim, Virginia Grey as Dr. Hilary Parker, George Reeves as Bruce Edwards and Lita Baron as Zia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Jungle Jim has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jungle Jim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jungle Jim tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jungle Jim (1948)?
- In CA, Jungle Jim is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jungle Jim worth watching?
- Jungle Jim holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jungle Jim?
- Jungle Jim stars Johnny Weissmüller, Virginia Grey, George Reeves, Lita Baron and Rick Vallin.