Jungle Cruise (2021)
Kernel Score: 81% · 6,075 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Released: 2021-07-28
Runtime: 127 minutes
Is Jungle Cruise worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A scientist hires a wisecracking boat skipper to take her up the Amazon in search of a healing tree. It's breezy, family-friendly adventure with good chemistry between Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, but it's formulaic.
Watch it if you
- want light adventure the family can share
- enjoy Pirates of the Caribbean style fun
- like Johnson and Blunt
Skip it if you
- want fresh storytelling
- dislike heavy computer effects
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Jungle Cruise
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his dilapidated boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal – a discovery that will change the future of medicine.
Jungle Cruise parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Jungle Cruise is a PG-13 Disney adventure with fantasy peril, comedic action, and a treasure-hunt plot inspired by the theme park ride.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Contains fantasy adventure peril, action sequences, and supernatural creature threats, but in a lighthearted tone.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Jungle Cruise
If you liked Jungle Cruise, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) — 87%: The swashbuckling adventure this film borrows from
- Jumanji (1995) — 81%: Family adventure with a dangerous wild setting
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) — 84%: More swashbuckling adventure with supernatural villains
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — 97%: Epic fantasy journey with a band of heroes
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) — 86%: Big fantasy adventure with a charming lead
- How to Train Your Dragon (2025) — 88%: Epic family fantasy with a likeable hero
Director
Jaume Collet-Serra
Cast
- Dwayne Johnson as Frank Wolff
- Emily Blunt as Dr. Lily Houghton
- Edgar Ramírez as Lope de Aguirre
- Jack Whitehall as McGregor Houghton
- Jesse Plemons as Prince Joachim
- Paul Giamatti as Nilo
- Veronica Falcón as Trader Sam
- Dani Rovira as Sancho
- Quim Gutiérrez as Melchor
- Dan Dargan Carter as Gonzalo
Jungle Cruise FAQ
Is Jungle Cruise worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A scientist hires a wisecracking boat skipper to take her up the Amazon in search of a healing tree. It's breezy, family-friendly adventure with good chemistry between Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, but it's formulaic.
Where can I watch Jungle Cruise?
In the US you can stream Jungle Cruise on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Jungle Cruise OK for kids?
Jungle Cruise is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Jungle Cruise is a PG-13 Disney adventure with fantasy peril, comedic action, and a treasure-hunt plot inspired by the theme park ride.
What movies are like Jungle Cruise?
If you liked Jungle Cruise, try Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Jumanji, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.