Movie

The Jungle Book

“The legend comes to life.”

★ 6.9(8,548)20161h 46m

The Jungle Book is streaming on Disney Plus in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Jungle Book

🇳🇿 New Zealand

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Good to know

Director: Jon Favreau
Release date: 2016-04-07
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Box office: $966,550,600
Budget: $175,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

The Jungle Book — trailer

About The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book is a 2016 movie in the Adventure, Family and Fantasy genres, directed by Jon Favreau, starring Neel Sethi, Bill Murray and Ben Kingsley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 8,548 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Jungle Book in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Neel Sethi

Mowgli

Bill Murray

Baloo (voice)

Ben Kingsley

Bagheera (voice)

Idris Elba

Shere Khan (voice)

Scarlett Johansson

Kaa (voice)

Christopher Walken

King Louie (voice)

Lupita Nyong'o

Raksha (voice)

Giancarlo Esposito

Akela (voice)

Garry Shandling

Ikki (voice)

Emjay Anthony

Young Wolf #1 (voice)

Brighton Rose

Gray (voice)

Jon Favreau

Pygmy Hog (voice)

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booksnakeelephantwolftigerferal childanthropomorphismremakejunglebearorphanapemonkeyanimalstalking to animals

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Jungle Book in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream The Jungle Book on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.

Is The Jungle Book on Netflix?+

The Jungle Book is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is The Jungle Book?+

The Jungle Book has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in The Jungle Book?+

The Jungle Book stars Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba and Scarlett Johansson.

When did The Jungle Book come out?+

The Jungle Book is a 2016 movie directed by Jon Favreau.

What genre is The Jungle Book?+

The Jungle Book is Adventure, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Jungle Book?+

The Jungle Book was directed by Jon Favreau.