Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a 2017 action comedy directed by Jake Kasdan, starring Dwayne Johnson as Spencer, Jack Black and Kevin Hart. It is inspired by Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $962.5 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. Critics gave it 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Jake Kasdan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $90M
- Inspired by
- Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle About?
The premise of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
While serving detention, four high school students discover a mysterious gaming console and are transported to the jungle world of Jumanji. They find themselves transformed into their chosen avatars, portrayed by Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan. To return home, they must complete the game’s challenge, facing perilous obstacles and wild animals that test their skills, humor, and the strength of their friendship.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- trapped in a game
- jungle
- adventurer
- video game world
- action hero
- helicopter
- friendship
- title based on song
- sequel
- song in title
- high school
- snake
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- british actress playing american character
- mission
- avatar
- superhuman strength
- surrealism
- subjective camera
- motorcycle
- mosquito
- rhinoceros
- elephant
- explorer
- cake
- five word title
- market
- christmas
- final battle
- final showdown
- dance
- second part
- jumanji
- animal attack
- warrior
- tough girl
- female fighter
- transformation
- archeologist
- violence
- betrayal
- map
- muscleman
- strongman
- obesity
- body swap
- new hampshire
- montage
- training montage
- magic
- video arcade
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Cast & Characters
Dwayne Johnson leads the cast as Spencer, with Jack Black as Bethany and Kevin Hart as Fridge. Directed by Jake Kasdan; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jake Kasdan
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Karen Gillan as Martha
Also Starring in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
· 11 more- Nick Jonas Alex
- Alex Wolff Young Spencer
- Madison Iseman Young Bethany
- Marc Evan Jackson
- Rhys Darby Nigel
- Bobby Cannavale Van Pelt
- Missi Pyle Coach Web
- Tim Matheson
- Ser'Darius William Blain
- Sylvia Jefferies
- Maribeth Monroe Teacher
More from Jake Kasdan
More films directed by Jake Kasdan, best-rated first: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, The TV Set, Jumanji: The Next Level and Orange County.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10. Our Echo Score gives it 70/100, strongest in character & emotion (80) and weakest in story & flow (60).
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Echo Score Breakdown
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle delivers a moderately entertaining adventure that excels in character engagement and sensory flair but is held back by a formulaic story and uneven craft. Energetic performances and a vibrant audio-visual presentation provide consistent amusement, though pacing and originality lag at times. While the film’s replay value benefits from its humor and charisma, its reliance on familiar tropes limits lasting impact. Overall, the movie offers solid fun without significant depth.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 60
The film displays a mix of energetic sequences and generic design. In terms of direction, several critics praised Kasdan’s breezy style but noted flat execution at times. Production design incorporates vibrant jungle sets yet occasionally feels standard studio fare. Editing supports the action rhythms but sometimes underwhelms in pacing. Overall, the art and craft lend solid visual appeal without transcending genre conventions.
- Character & Emotion 80
Character & Emotion deliver compelling performances balanced by script clichés. The cast’s broad portrayals earned approval for injecting humor and emotional stakes, while some critiques highlight superficial depth and stereotype reliance. Chemistry among leads enhances the group dynamic, even as certain arcs feel underexplored. Overall, character work provides notable enjoyment, offset by occasional lack of nuance.
- Story & Flow 60
Story & Flow are unevenly executed throughout the adventure. The narrative offers engaging humor and accessible stakes but relies heavily on familiar tropes, leading some critics to cite derivative plotting. Pacing alternates between kinetic action and lulls, affecting cohesion. While user feedback often approves the straightforward structure, the story ultimately presents a moderately engaging but predictable journey.
- Sensory Experience 65
Sensory Experience combines dynamic soundscapes with mixed visual effects quality. Thumping beats and an energetic soundtrack support key sequences, though some digital effects draw criticism for lacking polish. The visual style captures a vivid jungle environment but occasionally adopts sitcom-like aesthetics. Overall, the sensory elements contribute to an entertaining atmosphere, balanced by inconsistent technical refinement.
- Rewatch Factor 70
Rewatch Factor leans toward enjoyable repeat viewings despite limited depth. Audiences praise the humor and charismatic performances, encouraging subsequent watches for light entertainment. However, the reliance on genre conventions and absence of intricate layers reduce long-term appeal for some. In summation, the film offers adequate replay value for casual viewing but may not sustain extensive repeat engagement.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 77% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 87%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
1.4K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1996 in the small town of Brantford, New Hampshire, a teenager named Alex Vreeke (played by Mason Guccione and Colin Hanks) discovers a mysterious Jumanji board game, which was unearthed by his father on a beach. However, when Alex rejects the game, it magically morphs into a video game cartridge. Once he starts playing, he is instantly transported into the Jumanji game itself.
Full summary
The whole story of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Box Office & Budget
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle grossed $962.5 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 11 times what it cost. $404.5 million came from the US and Canada and $558 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$962.5M
11× its budget
- US & Canada
- $404.5M
- International
- $558M
- Budget
- $90M
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Trailers & Videos
13 videos: 3 trailers and 10 clips.
- Trailer JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - International Trailer (HD)
- Trailer JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - Official Trailer #2
- Clip Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) - Choose Your Character Scene (1/10) | Movieclips
- Clip Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) - Motorcycle Assault Scene (2/10) | Movieclips
How Well Do You Know Jumanji: Welcome to 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 transformation does the board game Jumanji undergo when discovered in 1996?
Cars in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
22 cars on screen, including the Land-Rover Defender 110 Station Wagon and the Suzuki DR-Z 400.
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Land-Rover Defender 110 Station Wagon Important role -
Suzuki DR-Z 400 Important role -
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minor role -
2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Minor role
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Also Known As
46 alternative titles, including “Jumanji 2” and “Jumanji 2 - Willkommen im Dschungel”.
- Also known as
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- Jumanji 2
- Jumanji 2 - Willkommen im Dschungel
- Jumanji 2 - Bem-Vindo à Selva
- 쥬만지 2
- Jumanji 2: Welcome to the Jungle
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 3D
- Jumanji: Trò Chơi Kỳ Ảo
- 逃出魔幻紀：叢林挑機
- 野蠻遊戲：瘋狂叢林
- Jumanji Bienvenue dans la jungle
- 勇敢者游戏之决战丛林
- Ջումանջի
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- Jumanji : Bienvenue dans la jungle
- Jumanji: Bienvenidos a la jungla
- Jumanji: Willkommen im Dschungel
- Джуманджи: Добре дошли в джунглата
- Jumanji: Bem-Vindos à Selva
- Джуманджи: Зов Джунглей
- Джуманджі: Поклик джунглів
- Jumanji: Benvenuti nella giungla
- Jumanji: Bem-Vindo à Selva
- Jumanji: Vár a dzsungel
- Jumanji: Καλώς Ήρθατε στη Ζούγκλα
- ג'ומנג'י: שורדים בג'ונגל
- Jumanji: Przygoda w dżungli
- Џуманџи: Добродошли у џунглу
- Jumanji: Vitajte v džungli
- เกมดูดโลก บุกป่ามหัศจรรย์
- Jumanji: Vahşi Orman
- Jumanji: Vítejte v džungli!
- ジュマンジ／ウェルカム・トゥ・ジャングル
- Džumandži: Laipni lūgti džungļos
- 勇敢者游戏：决战丛林
- Džiumandži: sveiki atvykę į džiungles
- Jumanji: Aventură în junglă
- Jumanji: Dobrodošli u džunglu
- 쥬만지: 새로운 세계
- Jumanji: En la selva
- Ĵumanĵi: Bonvenon al la ĝangalo
- جومانجي: مرحبًا بكم في الأدغال
- Jumanji: Dobrodošli v džungli
- Jumanji: Changalzorga xush kelibsiz, ჯუმანჯი: კეთილი იყოს თქვენი მობრძანება ჯუნგლებში
- جومانجی : به جنگل خوش آمدید
- जुमानजी: वेलकम टू द जंगल
- Jumanji: Benvinguts a la jungla
- Jumanji: Tere tulemast džunglisse
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle?
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle released?
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was released on December 20, 2017.
Who directed Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle?
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was directed by Jake Kasdan.
More films by Jake Kasdan Who is in the cast of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle?
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle stars Dwayne Johnson as Spencer, Jack Black as Bethany and Kevin Hart as Fridge, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle make at the box office?
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle grossed $962.5 million worldwide ($404.5 million domestic, $558 million international) on a budget of $90 million.
How is Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle rated?
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle have a post-credit scene?
No. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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