The Jungle Book
Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty. But Mowgli must eventually face corrupt Capt. Boone, who wants both Kitty's hand and the treasures of Monkey City – a place only Mowgli can find.
Critics Sentiment
Final confrontations in the ancient city as villains meet their deaths
Brydon announces Boone and Kitty's engagement devastating Mowgli
The film rises from its romantic low point during the engagement announcement to much stronger territory as the adventure elements take over with the hostage situation and jungle trek.
Critics generally appreciated this live-action adaptation's adventure elements and production values while noting it diverges significantly from Kipling's source material. The film starts strong with jungle action, dips during predictable romantic conflict, then builds to satisfying action-adventure climax that reviewers found entertaining despite its conventional plotting.
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Jason Scott Lee
Mowgli
Cary Elwes
Captain William Boone
Lena Headey
Katherine 'Kitty' Brydon
Sam Neill
Colonel Geofferey Brydon
John Cleese
Dr. Julius Plumford
Jason Flemyng
Wilkins
Stefan Kalipha
Buldeo
Ron Donachie
Harley
Anirudh Agarwal
Tabaqui
Faran Tahir
Nathoo
Sean Naegeli
Mowgli, age 5
Joanna Wolff
Kitty, age 5
Liza Walker
Alice
Rachel Robertson
Rose
Natalie Morse
Margaret
Gerry Crampton
Sgt. Major
Amrik Gill
Butler
Rick Glassey
Sgt. Claiborne
David Vincent Bobb
British Soldier (uncredited)
Ed Gale
Baby Baloo (uncredited)
Crew
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