The Jungle Book

1967 G 1h 18m DVD

The Jungle Book

1967 G 1h 18m DVD
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This beloved Disney film tells the story of Mowgli, an Indian boy raised by wolves who's suddenly thrown back into the world of humans. Along the way, he befriends a crazy orangutan and a lovable bear with a happy-go-lucky philosophy of life. In a musical celebration of friendship, fun and adventure featuring the Oscar-nominated song "The Bare Necessities," the three buddies find the journey back to civilization anything but civilized.
Cast
Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, Bruce Reitherman, George Sanders, Sterling Holloway, Louis Prima, J. Pat O'Malley, Verna Felton, Clint Howard
Director
Wolfgang Reitherman
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.75:1
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
G - All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.
age 4+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 4+
age 4+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that The Jungle Book is a Disney classic with positive messages for kids about friendship and finding family in unexpected places. There are some scary and/or upsetting scenes, such as the final battle between Baloo (a bear) and Shere Khan (a tiger), but there's also lots of humor and catchy songs.

Sexual Content

Not applicable.

Violence

The final battle between Baloo and Shere Khan isn't explicit, but it ends with some potentially upsetting scenes. A burning branch is tied to Shere Khan's tail as he runs away. Kaa the sly snake tries to hypnotize everyone he meets but never manages to make a meal out of anyone.

Language

Not applicable

Social Behavior

The movie has positive messages about friendship, responsibility, and finding family in unexpected places.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Not applicable

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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