George of the Jungle (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
George of the Jungle is a 1997 action comedy directed by Sam Weisman, starring Leslie Mann and Brendan Fraser. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $174.5 million worldwide on a $55 million budget. Critics gave it 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Sam Weisman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $55M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is George of the Jungle About?
The premise of George of the Jungle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hilarious adventure follows George and his family as they leave their jungle home and journey to the dazzling lights of Las Vegas. There, they encounter Ursula’s wealthy adversaries, and George’s innocent, primal nature clashes with the conventions of high society. He must find a way to protect his family and the jungle way of life from those who want to control him.
George of the Jungle Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jungle
- jungle adventure
- animal companion
- tarzan spoof
- slapstick comedy
- tarzan yell
- character interacts with narrator
- george of the jungle character
- slimehouse
- swinging on a vine
- based on tv series
- based on cartoon
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- live action adaptation
- beefcake
- male nudity
- reference to tarzan
- heiress
- hero
- clothed female naked male scene
- physical comedy
- bully comeuppance
- comic violence
- loincloth
- jungle man
- long haired male
- reference to jane goodall
- animated opening credits
- gorilla
- title appears in song
- knee high boots
- man wears women's clothing
- monkey
- fish out of water
- cigarette smoking
- barefoot man
- talking animal
- narrator
- screwball comedy
- elephant
- brief male nudity
- covered in feces
- cigar smoking
- bully
- bad guy
- comeuppance
- comic hero
- toucan
- animated title sequence
- animated credits
- talking gorilla
George of the Jungle Cast
Leslie Mann leads the cast, with Brendan Fraser. Directed by Sam Weisman.
- Director Sam Weisman
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George of the Jungle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave George of the Jungle 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 17% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 20%
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 56% User score
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George of the Jungle Plot Summary
What happens in George of the Jungle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 17 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Ursula Stanhope (Leslie Mann) embarks on an adventurous journey through the lush landscapes of Burundi, accompanied by her guide Kwame, the trio of porters adds to the excitement. Unexpectedly, she has a reunion with her soon-to-be husband, Lyle van de Groot, whose mission is to transport her away from this exotic paradise. However, he is not alone; he is flanked by poachers, Max and Thor, who have secretive plans of their own as they pursue Ursula. Amidst their escapades, Kwame entertains the group with captivating tales about the mythical “White Ape,” a legendary creature believed to reign over the jungle from the heights of Ape Mountain.
Full summary
The whole story of George of the Jungle, scene by scene
George of the Jungle Box Office & Budget
George of the Jungle grossed $174.5 million worldwide on a $55 million budget, 3.2 times what it cost. $105.3 million came from the US and Canada and $69.2 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$174.5M
3.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $105.3M
- International
- $69.2M
- Budget
- $55M
George of the Jungle Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer, 2 teasers and 1 clip.
- Teaser George of the Jungle (1997) Teaser (VHS Capture)
- Teaser George of the Jungle (1997) Teaser (VHS Capture)
- Clip George of the Jungle Soundtrack (1997) Promo (VHS Capture)
How Well Do You Know George of the Jungle?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Ursula's fiancé?
Cars in George of the Jungle
26 cars on screen, including the 1994 BMW 3 Cabrio E36 and the 1994 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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1994 BMW 3 Cabrio E36 Minor role -
1994 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1996 Ford Mustang Minor role -
Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Minor role
George of the Jungle Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “George de la Jungla” and “Джордж из джунглей”.
- Also known as
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- George de la Jungla
- Джордж из джунглей
- George re della giungla
- George: O Rei da Floresta
- George de la Selva
- George from the Jungle
- Джордж от джунглата
- 조지 오브 정글
- 정글대장 조지
- 정글대장 조지 1
- 조지 오브 정글 1
- George, der aus dem Dschungel kam
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- George de la jungle
- Djungel George
- George re della giungla...?
- George uit de Jungle
- Az őserdő hőse
- Jungelens Konge
- George - Den gæve liansvinger
- George, kráľ džungle
- George - O Rei da Selva
- Král džungle
- הג'ונגל מת מצחוק
- George, o Rei da Floresta
- Orman Kaçkını
- Човекът от джунглата
- Джордж із джунглів
- ジャングル・ジョージ
- Ο Γκαφατζής της Ζούγκλας
- George prosto z drzewa
- 森林泰山
- Viidakon Ykä
- Džiunglių Karalius
- จอร์จ เจ้าป่าฮาหลุดโลก
- 至野一族
- George iz džungle
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Movies Like George of the Jungle
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including George of the Jungle 2, Tarzan and The Adventures of Curious George.
George of the Jungle FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of George of the Jungle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is George of the Jungle?
George of the Jungle runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was George of the Jungle released?
George of the Jungle was released on July 16, 1997.
Who directed George of the Jungle?
George of the Jungle was directed by Sam Weisman.
More films by Sam Weisman Who is in the cast of George of the Jungle?
George of the Jungle stars Leslie Mann and Brendan Fraser.
How much did George of the Jungle make at the box office?
George of the Jungle grossed $174.5 million worldwide ($105.3 million domestic, $69.2 million international) on a budget of $55 million.
How is George of the Jungle rated?
George of the Jungle has 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does George of the Jungle have a post-credit scene?
Yes. George of the Jungle has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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