George of the Jungle (1997) movie poster

George of the Jungle (1997)

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ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 54% (RT: 56%, MC: 53) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureComedyFamilyRomance

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Director
Sam Weisman
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.7/10 (2,215 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
56%
Metacritic
53
Cast
Brendan Fraser as George of the Jungle
Leslie Mann as Ursula Stanhope
Thomas Haden Church as Lyle Van de Groot
John Cleese as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
Holland Taylor as Beatrice Stanhope
John Bennett Perry as Arthur Stanhope
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,215 votes. Critics scored it lower at 54%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable klutz who has a rainforest full of animal friends: Tookie, his big-beaked toucan messenger; Ape, a witty talking gorilla; and Shep, a peanut-loving pooch of an elephant. But when poachers mess with George's pals, the King of Swing swings into action. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of George of the Jungle, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Sam Weisman cited several classic adventure films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

George of the Jungle is a 1997 adventure, comedy, family film directed by Sam Weisman. Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable klutz who has a rainforest full of animal friends: Tookie, his big-beaked toucan messenger; Ape, a witty talking gorilla; and Shep, a peanut-loving pooch of an elephant.

But when poachers mess with George's pals, the King of Swing swings into action. The film has been rated by 2,215 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, George of the Jungle delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. George of the Jungle (1997) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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