The Jungle Book (1994 Live Action)

Last Updated on: October 27th, 2024

Posted By: Craig Smith

The Jungle Book (1994 Live Action Movie)

“The Jungle Book” is a live-action adventure film released in 1994, based on Rudyard Kipling’s famous collection of stories. Directed by Stephen Sommers, the film offers a different take on the classic tale compared to Disney’s 1967 animated version.

In this adaptation, the story centers around Mowgli, a young boy who was raised by wolves in the jungle of India. After Shere Khan, a fearsome tiger, returns to the jungle, Mowgli’s safety is once again in jeopardy. He embarks on a journey to escape the wrath of Shere Khan and return to the human village, encountering various animal friends and foes along the way.

“The Jungle Book” (1994) combines live-action performances with animatronics and special effects to bring the animal characters to life. Jason Scott Lee portrays Mowgli, while other notable actors include Lena Headey, Cary Elwes, and Sam Neill.

Although the film received mixed reviews from critics, it still garnered attention for its visual effects and adventurous storytelling. While not as widely remembered as Disney’s animated version, the 1994 live-action adaptation holds a unique place among the various adaptations of Kipling’s timeless tale.


The Jungle Book (1994 Live Action)


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  • Type of Movie: Live-Action
  • Box Office: $43.2 million
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Cast

  • Jason Scott Lee: Mowgli
  • Lena Headey: Kitty Brydon
  • Joanna Wolff: 5-year-old Kitty
  • Cary Elwes: Captain William Boone
  • Sam Neill: Colonel Geoffrey Brydon
  • John Cleese: Dr. Julius Plumford
  • Jason Flemyng: Lieutenant John Wilkins
  • Ron Donachie: Sergeant Harley
  • Stefan Kalipha: Buldeo
  • Anirudh Agarwal: Tabaqui
  • Faran Tahir: Nathoo

Crew

  • Director: Stephen Sommers
  • Producers: Edward Feldman and Raju Patel
  • Writers: Stephen Sommers, Ronald Yanover and Mark Geldman

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Craig Smith
I am founder and editor of DisneyNews.us. My passion for all things Disney goes pretty far back to my first trip to Walt Disney World in the mid-80's. I have since returned to the magical place more than 20 times. I started this site when I came to the realization that I spent a significant portion of my day reading articles about Disney and watching Disney content with my 8-year old, so it made sense that I would start sharing some of what I read and see and building a little community around it. Other interests include 80's nostalgia, vintage toys, video games, LEGO, Star Wars and tech gadgets. Other site isDMR.