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George of the Jungle

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Live-action take on popular tale is family fun.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The good and bad guys are clearly marked. Lyle treats the natives in a terribly condescending manner, but the "primitives" are actually more advanced and intelligent than the ignorant white "civilized" men. Max and Thor travel to the jungle to exploit the people and animals; however, the film clearly marks George, Ursula, the natives, and the animals as kinder, more open-minded, and more advanced.

  • Violence & scariness:

    Slapstick violence (falling, running into trees, racking one's self on a tree branch), professional wrestling-style fight with a lion, threat of a lion attack. The film jokingly states that no one dies in this film; they just get really big boo boos. Poaching of a friendly ape.

  • Sexy stuff:

    George only wears a loincloth. Romantic relationship between George and Ursula. Humorous scene that explains the behaviors of monkey mating. Funny reference to Coffee, Tea, and Me. Implied nudity.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Nike is shown onscreen.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A character drinks coffee and experiences a major caffeine high.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About George of the Jungle

Parents need to know that this movie includes a very tame relationship between George and Ursula. There's also some sexual innuendo (Coffee, Tea, or Me, mating rituals of apes, female excitement over George's physique, etc.). The film also includes poop jokes, flatulence, wedgies, and similar potty humor.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about respect for other cultures and feelings of pride. Why are Ursula's parents hesitant about letting George into San Francisco high society? How is the ape's treatment similar to the ways in which George is treated? Why does Ursula accept George? Why does Lyle reject him?
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    naomii
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    My nephew loves it

    This movie is full of poop jokes, wedgies, crashing into trees, and other jokes that would make a seven year old laugh out loud, or a husband indulging his inner kid. It doesn't take itself too seriously, ever--one character points out that "bad guy falls in poop, classic element of physical comedy. Now comes the part where we throw our heads back and laugh". The kids will laugh, and it's not so kid-oriented that parents will be bored.

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