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The Jungle Book

Also known as Jungle Book

2016 film directed by Jon Favreau

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"The Jungle Book" is a 2016 film directed by Jon Favreau that adapts the classic story of a boy raised by animals in the Indian jungle. The film is notable for its use of advanced visual effects to bring the jungle and its animal characters to life on screen.

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After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli, a man-cub fostered by wolves, is forced to flee the jungle, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.

Released: 2016-04-07106 minDir: Jon FavreauAdventure, Family, FantasyBudget: $175MBox office: $967M

▶ Watch trailerStream on: Disney Plus

Cast

Neel Sethi as Mowgli
Bill Murray as Baloo (voice)
Ben Kingsley as Bagheera (voice)
Idris Elba as Shere Khan (voice)
Scarlett Johansson as Kaa (voice)
Christopher Walken as King Louie (voice)

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The Jungle Book is a 2016 American fantasy adventure film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is a live-action/photorealistically animated remake of Walt Disney's 1967 animated film of the same name, which itself is loosely based on Rudyard Kipling's story collection of the same name. It was directed by Jon Favreau and written by Justin Marks. Neel Sethi plays Mowgli, the orphaned human boy who, guided by his animal guardians, sets out on a journey of self-discovery while evading the threatening Shere Khan. The film includes voice and motion capture performances from Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johansson, Giancarlo Esposito, and Christopher Walken.

Favreau, Marks, and producer Brigham Taylor developed the film's story as a balance between Disney's animated feature film adaptation and Rudyard Kipling's original works, borrowing elements from both into the film. Principal photography commenced in 2014, with filming taking place entirely in Los Angeles. The film required extensive use of computer-generated imagery to portray the other animals and settings.