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Jungle 2 Jungle

  • 1997
  • PG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
27K
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Tim Allen in Jungle 2 Jungle (1997)
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A man learns he has a thirteen-year-old son who was raised in the jungle and brings the boy to New York City, turning his life upside down in the process.A man learns he has a thirteen-year-old son who was raised in the jungle and brings the boy to New York City, turning his life upside down in the process.A man learns he has a thirteen-year-old son who was raised in the jungle and brings the boy to New York City, turning his life upside down in the process.

  • Director
    • John Pasquin
  • Writers
    • Hervé Palud
    • Thierry Lhermitte
    • Igor Aptekman
  • Stars
    • Tim Allen
    • Martin Short
    • JoBeth Williams
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Pasquin
    • Writers
      • Hervé Palud
      • Thierry Lhermitte
      • Igor Aptekman
    • Stars
      • Tim Allen
      • Martin Short
      • JoBeth Williams
    • 72User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Tim Allen
    Tim Allen
    • Michael Cromwell
    Martin Short
    Martin Short
    • Richard Kempster
    JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams
    • Dr. Patricia Cromwell
    Lolita Davidovich
    Lolita Davidovich
    • Charlotte
    Sam Huntington
    Sam Huntington
    • Mimi-Siku
    David Ogden Stiers
    David Ogden Stiers
    • Alexei Jovanovic
    Bob Dishy
    Bob Dishy
    • George Langston
    Valerie Mahaffey
    Valerie Mahaffey
    • Jan Kempster
    Leelee Sobieski
    Leelee Sobieski
    • Karen Kempster
    • (as LeeLee Sobieski)
    Frankie J. Galasso
    Frankie J. Galasso
    • Andrew Kempster
    Luis Avalos
    Luis Avalos
    • Abe
    Carole Shelley
    Carole Shelley
    • Fiona
    Dominic Keating
    Dominic Keating
    • Ian
    Rondi Reed
    Rondi Reed
    • Sarah
    Oni Faida Lampley
    Oni Faida Lampley
    • Madeleine
    Michael Mastro
    Michael Mastro
    • Gino
    Joan Copeland
    Joan Copeland
    • Mrs. Prelot
    Jack McGee
    Jack McGee
    • Mr. Uhley
    • Director
      • John Pasquin
    • Writers
      • Hervé Palud
      • Thierry Lhermitte
      • Igor Aptekman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews72

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    6AngelHonesty

    Great Family Film

    I loved this movie as a Kid. Watching it as an adult I see its errors, but its still enteraining. The movie is very unrealistic in almost every way, but it's packed full of humor and still manages to give a good overal message in the end. It was fun seeing a wild jungle kid try to adapt to normal life. If your a big fan of Tim Allen and his humor style then he doesnt fail to entertain on this movie. Its also a great clean film that can be enjoyed by all family members.
    Peter T. Movie

    Not bad

    The first time I saw this movie was in the cinnima theatre. I found this film to be surprisingly enjoyable and entertaining. It was funny and stupid sometimes. The best quality this film has is its replay value. You can watch it several times and not get bored with it. Also, this movie really makes New York city look a lot friendlier than it really is (We all know New York is a hell hole). This movie is great to watch on a rainy day when you have nothing to do.

    My Rating: 9 out of 10 or A-
    ebot_00

    Good Movie

    My opinion on Jungle 2 Jungle is not as harsh, the movie was cute. The fact that it was a remake isn't my complaint because it is really hard to find movies that haven't been remade from other foreign or alternative films. I give movies at least one chance. Tim Allen is, as usual, comedic while being a bit on the crazy side, but still funny in all the ways you would want him to be, if you like him. You are also introduced to Leelee Sobieski in her feature film debut (she had been in TV movies, but not really big movies till Jungle 2 Jungle came out). The movie in general is a great family flick, one that everyone can enjoy. I believe that is should be given at least one chance, so go out and rent this fun movie.
    6studioAT

    Tim Allen on top form

    Tim Allen made this film at the height of his fame,and this is probably one of his better films.

    The story itself is pretty simple. Business man learns he has a son raised in the jungle and then has to adapt to the son living with him in the city.

    Allen plays a similar sort of character to the one he did in 'The Santa Clause' and the film really plays to his strengths. Although he has tried to do more edgy films (Crazy on the outside, which was pretty poor) Allen has always produced his best work with Disney and with John Pasquin as director.

    The film also features a not well explored relationship between Allen's character and his love interest but far more interesting is the chemistry between Allen and Martin Short. They play of each other so well that it makes you wonder what went so wrong when 9 years later they teamed up for 'The Santa Clause 3'.

    Overall if you're looking for a good Tim Allen film then look no further.
    6UniqueParticle

    Fair family movie

    A bit clumsy and odd but definitely not as bad as others said! Tim Allen is great at least in my opinion. Incredible scenery/ cinematography throughout which is always nice! I kinda understand the hate a little but I think Jungle 2 Jungle deserves better.

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    Leslie Nielsen in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
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    Comedy
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    • Trivia
      An entire day's worth of film was accidentally left in a New York City taxicab. The film was never recovered.
    • Goofs
      In the scene with the fish tank, the mother of the household refers to one of the fish as a "Poecilia latipinna" from the Amazon. Mimi-Siku agrees with her and even gives its native name. However, Poecilia latipinna, commonly known as the Sailfin Molly, actually comes from North Carolina down to Texas and the Yucatan Peninsula. Also, the fish in the tank are in fact Rift Valley cichlids from Africa.
    • Quotes

      Michael Cromwell: [showing Mimi how to use the toilet] Before you pee, you lift the seat; after you pee, you put the seat back down. Females in tribe start war over this. Many deaths.

    • Crazy credits
      As the closing credits end, Mimi-Siku's voice is heard
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Private Parts/Hard Eight/Donnie Brasco/Smilla's Sense of Snow/Booty Call (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      You Can Do It
      Written by Stanley A. Smith and Jilien Smith

      Performed by The Sha-Shees (as The Sha Shees)

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    • Release date
      • March 7, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • De jungla a jungla
    • Filming locations
      • Canaima National Park, Estado Bolívar, Venezuela
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • TF1 Films Production
      • Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $32,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $59,927,618
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,812,047
      • Mar 9, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $59,927,618
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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