Jungle (2017) Thriller Drama Action Adventure Biography

Rated R | Threatrical Oct 20, 2017 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Action, Adventure, Biography | Runtime 1h 55m
Jungle (2017) Thriller Drama Action Adventure Biography Poster

Jungle Plot Synopsis:

In the pursuit of self-discovery and authentic experiences, the Israeli backpacker, Yossi Ghinsberg, meets a cryptic Austrian geologist in La Paz, Bolivia, and captivated by his engrossing stories of lost tribes, uncharted adventures and even gold, decides to follow him, circa 1981. Without delay and accompanied by the good friends, Kevin, an American photographer, and Marcus, a Swiss teacher, they join an expedition led by their seasoned trail-leader, deep into the emerald and impenetrable Amazonian rainforest. However, as the endless and inhospitable jungle separates the inexperienced team, before long, Yossi will find himself stranded in the depths of a nightmarish environment crawling with formidable and tireless adversaries. How can one escape this green maze?


Synopsis / Plot Summary: A group of friends join a guide for a trek into the Bolivian jungle, searching for an Indian village. The men soon realize that the jungle is a difficult place to be.

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Official Trailer

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Jungle Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2017 (more 2017 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 115 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Action, Adventure, Biography
Directors: Greg McLean
Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Thomas Kretschmann, Joel Jackson, Yasmin Kassim, Luis Jose Lopez … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Oct 20, 2017
Awards: 2
Nominations: 5
Language: English, Spanish, German, Hebrew
Country: Australia, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Jungle Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 20, 2017, VOD: Oct 20, 2017, Digital HD: Oct 20, 2017, Blu-ray: Nov 21, 2017
Writers: Yossi Ghinsberg, Justin Monjo
Producers: Jesica A. Andres, Yvonne Collins, Todd Fellman, Mike Gabrawy, Niv Gat, Yossi Ghinsberg, Larry Greenberg, Rodrigo Guerrero, Gary Hamilton, Ryan Hamilton, Jeff Harrison, Mark Lazarus, Dana Lustig, Greg McLean, Berry Meyerowitz, Joan Peters, Jay Zohar Rapaport, Michal Rapaport, Randy Simon, Ying Ye
Editors: Sean Lahiff
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