George of the Jungle

About George of the Jungle

Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable klutz who has a rainforest full of animal friends: Tookie, his big-beaked toucan messenger; Ape, a witty talking gorilla; and Shep, a peanut-loving pooch of an elephant.

George of the Jungle (1997) is a comedy romance film directed by Sam Weisman. Released in July 1997, it runs 92 minutes. It is part of George of the Jungle Collection.

Its themes are africa, falling in love, jungle, and breaking the fourth wall.

Brendan Fraser stars as George of the Jungle, Leslie Mann as Ursula Stanhope, Thomas Haden Church as Lyle Van de Groot, and John Cleese as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice). The screenplay is by Audrey Wells and Dana Olsen. Production companies include Mandeville Films and Walt Disney Pictures. In the United States it streams on Disney Plus.

Across Shelv it is held in 3 member libraries and 3 Shelvs. It is most often saved alongside Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. TMDB voters put it at 5.7 out of 10 across 2,346 votes and it carries a PG rating.