George of the Jungle

George of the Jungle (1997)

  • 56% of critics liked it
    (52 reviews)

  • 47% of users liked it
    (482,128 ratings)

Jay Ward's fondly-remembered cartoon series about a klutzy king of the jungle gets the big-screen, live-action treatment in this comedy from Walt Disney Pictures. A young boy named George becomes lost in the jungles of the African nation of Bukuvu following a plane crash, where he's rescued… More

PG,
Directed By
Written By
Dana Olsen, Audrey Wells
Genres
Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Comedy
In Theaters
Jul 16, 1997 Wide
Disney

Critic Reviews

  • Desson Thomson, Washington Post

    Surprisingly pleasant.

  • Leonard Klady, Variety

    Not quite inspired lunacy, the film has a game, likable quality and strong sequel potential.

  • Wally Hammond, Time Out

    The story is incidental -- the villain wants to abduct the talking ape for financial gain -- and thankfully the animatronics and computer effects aren't allowed to overwhelm the proceedings.

  • Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

    A pleasant surprise, one of the most witty, entertaining family films to come out in some time.

  • Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

    George George, George of the Jungle. Boom boom BOOM BOOM . . . Oh, please shut up.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • KJ P


    It may be a dumb concept, but as it pokes fu at itself, making reference to comedy cliches, "George of the Jungle" ends up a great film to watch. Brendan Fraser's wacky character is portrayed perfectly and the story is a very fun ride to take. Travelling through the… More

  • Jeff "


    George of the Jungle is decent little live action comedy from Disney. The film is definitely silly, but it manages to bring on good laughs. Brendan Fraser gives a decent performance here, nothing that great. The film is perfect to watch as a family, and it's is a film that will… More

  • Jim C


    Pure crap. Its not funny, interesting, or good, its just stupidity and them thinking its going to be a straight A comedy, and its one of the worst Disney films I have ever seen.

  • Bethany M


    A childhood favourite and a classic!

  • Bentley L


    Now that I got my review of "Dudley Do-Right" out of the way, time to look at the best Brendan Fraser adaption of a Jay Ward cartoon. Ladies and gentlemen, I'm talking about "George of the Jungle". This is not only a guilty pleasure of mine, its one of my… More

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