Jungle (2017)
Jungle is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.
The verdict
Jungle holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 6.7/10 on TMDB across 2,292 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 115 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 55m on it?
1h 55m of English adventure, leaning thriller. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.7/10 from 2,292 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- sprawling quest structure isn't what you're after
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
In 1981, an enthusiastic young adventurer follows his dreams into the Bolivian Amazon jungle with two friends and a guide with a mysterious past. Their journey quickly turns into a terrifying ordeal as the darkest elements of human nature and the deadliest threats of the wilderness lead to an all-out fight for survival.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 55m |
| Genre | Adventure / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Greg McLean
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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