The Jungle Book (2016) Drama Action Fantasy Adventure Animation Family Musical
The Jungle Book (2016) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.13/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.7/10
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The Jungle Book Plot Synopsis:
The man-cub Mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan. Guided by Bagheera the panther and the bear Baloo, Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures who don't have his best interests at heart.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther, Bagheera, and free spirited bear, Baloo.
Tagline: The legend will never be the same.
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The Jungle Book Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
Box Office: $364,001,123
Awards: 33
Nominations: 56
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States, New Zealand, F
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Jungle Book Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 15, 2016
Writers: Justin Marks, Rudyard Kipling
Producers: Molly Allen, John Bartnicki, Joyce Cox, Jon Favreau, Karen Gilchrist, Brigham Taylor, Peter M. Tobyansen
Editors: Adam Gerstel, Mark Livolsi
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The Jungle Book (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Jungle Book Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Neel Sethi | ... | Mowgli |
| Bill Murray | ... | Baloo (voice) |
| Ben Kingsley | ... | Bagheera (voice) |
| Idris Elba | ... | Shere Khan (voice) |
| Lupita Nyong''o | ... | Raksha (voice) |
| Scarlett Johansson | ... | Kaa (voice) |
| Giancarlo Esposito | ... | Akela (voice) |
| Christopher Walken | ... | King Louie (voice) |
| Garry Shandling | ... | Ikki (voice) |
| Brighton Rose | ... | Gray (voice) |
| Emjay Anthony | ... | Young Wolf (voice) |
| Max Favreau | ... | Young Wolf (voice) |
| Chloe Hechter | ... | Young Wolf (voice) |
| Asher Blinkoff | ... | Young Wolf (voice) |
| Knox Gagnon | ... | Young Wolf (voice) |
| Sasha Schreiber | ... | Young Wolf (voice) |
| Kai Schreiber | ... | Young Wolf (voice) |
| Jon Favreau | ... | Pygmy Hog (voice) |
| Sam Raimi | ... | Giant Squirrel (voice) |
| Russell Peters | ... | Rocky the Rhino (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Neel Sethi – Mowgli
- Bill Murray (b. September 21, 1950) – Baloo (voice)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Billy Murray - Ben Kingsley (b. December 31, 1943) – Bagheera (voice)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: Sir Ben Kinglsey | Sir Ben Kingsley - Idris Elba (b. September 6, 1972) – Shere Khan (voice)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m) - Lupita Nyong''o (b. March 1, 1983) – Raksha (voice)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Lupita Nyongo - Scarlett Johansson (b. November 22, 1984) – Kaa (voice)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Scarlett Johanssen - Giancarlo Esposito (b. April 26, 1958) – Akela (voice)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m) - Christopher Walken (b. March 31, 1943) – King Louie (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Chris Walken | Ronnie Walken | Christopher Wlaken - Garry Shandling, as Ikki (voice), passed away at age 66 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Beverly Center | Moshe Yabramowitz - Brighton Rose – Gray (voice)
- Emjay Anthony (b. June 1, 2003) – Young Wolf (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Max Favreau – Young Wolf (voice)
- Chloe Hechter – Young Wolf (voice)
- Asher Blinkoff (b. November 23, 2008) – Young Wolf (voice)
Sign: Sagittarius - Knox Gagnon – Young Wolf (voice)
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