Disney's The Jungle Book (1967) — Animated Musical Adventure
Journey into the jungle with Mowgli, Baloo, and Bagheera in Walt Disney's beloved animated classic The Jungle Book. Inspired by Rudyard Kipling's stories, this lively family musical combines memorable songs, colorful characters, gentle humor, and an adventure about friendship, belonging, and growing up.
Detailed Movie Synopsis
Deep in the Indian jungle, Bagheera the black panther discovers an abandoned baby boy and places him in the care of a wolf family. Years later, the boy—known as Mowgli—has grown up among the animals. But the fearsome tiger Shere Khan has returned, and the wolves decide that Mowgli must be taken to the safety of a nearby human village.
Bagheera volunteers to guide Mowgli through the jungle, but the adventurous boy is reluctant to leave the only home he has ever known. Along the way, he encounters the hypnotic python Kaa, a troop of monkeys led by the jazzy King Louie, and Baloo, an easygoing bear who teaches him to enjoy life's simple pleasures. Mowgli's growing friendship with Baloo makes the journey even more complicated, while Shere Khan's looming threat puts everyone at risk.
With beloved songs including “The Bare Necessities” and “I Wan'na Be Like You,” this classic follows Mowgli as he discovers courage, loyalty, and where he truly belongs.
Voice Cast & Characters
- Bruce Reitherman — Mowgli
- Phil Harris — Baloo
- Sebastian Cabot — Bagheera
- Louis Prima — King Louie
- George Sanders — Shere Khan
- Sterling Holloway — Kaa
- J. Pat O'Malley — Colonel Hathi and Buzzie
- Verna Felton — Winifred
- Clint Howard — Junior
- Chad Stuart — Flaps
- Lord Tim Hudson — Dizzy
- Digby Wolfe — Ziggy
Movie Details
Original Release: 1967
Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Studio: Walt Disney Productions
Genre: Animation / Family / Adventure / Musical
Rating: G
Runtime: Approximately 78 minutes
Language: English
Edition Information
Format: Blu-ray + DVD Combo
Edition: Disney Movie Club Exclusive
Condition: New
This collectible Disney Movie Club exclusive pairs Blu-ray and DVD formats of the original 1967 animated classic. Consult the packaging for any edition-specific bonus content.