The Jungle Book

1h 18m · 1967 · Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman · 3.7 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Jungle Book (1967) runs 1h 18m, directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

The boy Mowgli makes his way to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther. Along the way he meets jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches Mowgli "The Bare Necessities" of life and the true meaning of friendship.

Genres: Family, Animation, Adventure

Where to watch: Disney+ (US, checked 9 July 2026)