The Jungle Book (2016)
A human boy raised by animals discovers his place in a wondrous, wild jungle world.
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.
How intense is The Jungle Book?
The Jungle Book is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What The Jungle Book feels like
- Tone
- feel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream The Jungle Book
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Jungle Book for you?
Is The Jungle Book scary?
Only a little. The Jungle Book has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Jungle Book gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Jungle Book sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Jungle Book 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 The Jungle Book?
The Jungle Book runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream The Jungle Book?
The Jungle Book is streaming on Disney+.
Does The Jungle Book have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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