Jumanji

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Jumanji

PG

1995

1h 44m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

Comedy

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52 Reviews

63%

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A magical board game unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter and Judy Shepherd. While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game called Jumanji in the attic. When they start playing, they free Alan Parrish, who's been stuck in the game's inner world for decades. If they win Jumanji, the kids can free Alan for good, but that means braving giant bugs, ill-mannered monkeys and even stampeding rhinos!

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Critics Consensus

A feast for the eyes with a somewhat malnourished plot, Jumanji is an underachieving adventure that still offers a decent amount of fun for the whole family.

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Bernard Zuel

Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 29

Well, the special effects are impressive but what wins you here is a theme-park ride, twisting and turning, making you laugh one minutes and duck the next.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Sep 4

4/5

This is an entertainment in the broad Hollywood tradition of Capra and Spielberg, with a boisterous touch of Peter Pan in that the stern father figure and the scary villain are both played by the same actor.

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Rita Kempley

Washington Post

04/20/2022

The technology both overwhelms the human cast and stalls the narrative drive. Even Williams's manic energy finally flags.

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Dec 30

4.5/5

A delightful family adventure that isn't afraid to get a little dark (or scary!) for its child audience.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Dec 15

4/5

Thirty years later, Jumanji still holds up as a thrilling blend of practical ingenuity, digital innovation, and heartfelt adventure.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

06/13/2024

3/4

Time has softened it, especially given the passing of star Robin Williams, and it's an enjoyable watch.

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Alex G

@RT15582241 Jul 19

Why is this so low? It was so good it sparked multiple sequels.

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Whitney B

@wbrodt89 Jul 14

It may be nostalgia leading my review, but this is a movie I go back to time and time again. They just don’t make family movies like this anymore.

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Chris S

@Janomi Jul 5

Jumanji has a simple, memorable hook: a magical board game unleashes jungle chaos into the real world. That idea gives the movie an immediate sense of adventure and a constant feeling that anything could happen next, from stampedes and giant spiders to quicksand and a relentless hunter. Robin Williams gives the film its heart as Alan Parrish. He brings fear, sadness, warmth, and childlike wonder to a role that could have been much broader, making Alan’s lost childhood feel genuinely emotional. The movie also has a surprisingly intense edge for a family adventure, with real danger beneath the fantasy. Some of the effects are dated, and a few supporting characters feel thinner than the premise deserves. Still, the house being slowly overtaken by jungle madness gives Jumanji a fun, old-school adventure quality that remains enjoyable and distinctive.

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Puk P

@Morpine Jun 23

Loved this movie as a kid and as an adult. The comedy and drama flow seemlessly with each other. I'm not sure why so many people seem to dislike this one.

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Emiy M.

@emilyann1111 Jun 8

Loved this movie as a kid love Robin Willam’s

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Dexter E

@Dexter007 Jun 4

Jumanji is a classic adventure film where a magical board game brings jungle chaos into the real world. It feels like an early idea of virtual reality, mixing fantasy, danger, and excitement. Robin Williams performance makes the story even more emotional and engaging. The sequels Welcome to the Jungle and The Next Level modernize the concept with a video-game style, full of action and comedy. Overall, it’s a fun and imaginative movie perfect for adventure and sci-fi lovers.

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Alan Parrish

Jonathan Hyde

Van Pelt

Kirsten Dunst

Judy Shepherd

Bradley Pierce

Peter Shepherd

Bonnie Hunt

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Synopsis

A magical board game unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter and Judy Shepherd. While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game called Jumanji in the attic. When they start playing, they free Alan Parrish, who's been stuck in the game's inner world for decades. If they win Jumanji, the kids can free Alan for good, but that means braving giant bugs, ill-mannered monkeys and even stampeding rhinos!

Director: Joe Johnston
Producer: Scott Kroopf, William Teitler
Screenwriter: Chris Van Allsburg, Greg Taylor, Jim Strain
Distributor: TriStar Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Production Co: TriStar Pictures, Teitler Film, Interscope Communications
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 1995, Original
Box Office (Gross USA): $100.3M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)