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Jumanji
1995 104 min United States of America PG 0+
★6.8
Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Director: Joe Johnston
🎭 Based on
«Jumanji»
byChris Van Allsburg
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Description
When siblings Judy and Peter discover an enchanted board game that opens the door to a magical world, they unwittingly invite Alan -- an adult who's been trapped inside the game for 26 years -- into their living room. Alan's only hope for freedom is to finish the game, which proves risky as all three find themselves running from giant rhinoceroses, evil monkeys and other terrifying creatures.
Budget:
$65M
US Gross:
$100.5M
Worldwide:
$262.82M
Starring
Robin Williams
Actor
Kirsten Dunst
Actor
Bonnie Hunt
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1996
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 1996
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 1996
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 1996
— Best Fantasy Film
Saturn Awards 1996
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 1996
— Best Actor
Key opinion
Jumanji is widely regarded as an iconic and highly rewatchable family adventure that balances chaotic spectacle with surprising emotional depth. While some critics point to dated visual effects and a simplistic plot, most viewers cherish the film for its nostalgic value, strong ensemble performances, and unique premise.
| Acting | Robin Williams delivers a career-defining, iconic performance that serves as the emotional and comedic anchor of the entire film. | |
| Originality | The film is consistently praised as an endlessly rewatchable, quintessential family adventure that appeals to both children and adults. | |
| Theme | The screenplay earns praise for blending high-stakes action with meaningful themes regarding grief, bullying, and overcoming childhood fears. | |
| Production | Opinions on the visual effects are divided; many applaud the groundbreaking CGI as a 90s milestone, while others find the animal renderings to be jarring and unrealistic by modern standards. | |
| Acting | While the ensemble cast is generally celebrated for their chemistry, the performance of the child actor playing Peter Shepard is noted by some as wooden and lacking in emotional range. |