Jumanji (1995)
A magical board game unleashes whimsical, brisk adventure and wholesome humor, trapping players in its wild world.
When siblings Judy and Peter discover an enchanted board game that opens the door to a magical world, they unwittingly invite Alan -- an adult who's been trapped inside the game for 26 years -- into their living room. Alan's only hope for freedom is to finish the game, which proves risky as all three find themselves running from giant rhinoceroses, evil monkeys and other terrifying creatures.
How intense is Jumanji?
Jumanji is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Jumanji feels like
- Tone
- whimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Jumanji
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Jumanji for you?
Is Jumanji scary?
Only a little. Jumanji has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Jumanji gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Jumanji sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Jumanji OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Jumanji?
Jumanji runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Jumanji?
Jumanji is streaming on Netflix.
Does Jumanji have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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