The Jungle Book 2 (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Mowgli has been living in the man-village with his little stepbrother Ranjan and his best friend Shanti. But the man-cub still has that jungle rhythm in his heart, and he misses his old buddies Baloo and Bagheera. When Mowgli wanders back to the wild for some swingin' fun, he soon finds the man-eating tiger Shere Khan is lurking in the shadows and planning his revenge.
Rated G • 2003 • 1h 12m
The Jungle Book 2 is rated G and continues Mowgli's story as he struggles to adapt to life in the man-village. The film's primary content concerns stem from mild cartoon peril and suspense involving the vengeful tiger, Shere Khan, who stalks and chases the children. Several scenes depict characters in danger, such as being cornered by Shere Khan near a lava pit or hypnotized by the snake Kaa. Thematic elements include disobedience and… Sign up for the full guide
Cast
Is The Jungle Book 2 appropriate for kids?
The Jungle Book 2 is rated G and continues Mowgli's story as he struggles to adapt to life in the man-village. The film's primary content concerns stem from mild cartoon peril and suspense involving the vengeful tiger, Shere Khan, who stalks and chases the children. Several… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Jungle Book 2
What happens in The Jungle Book 2, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:10 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Jungle Book 2
None. Mowgli and his friend Ranjan are shown barefoot and wearing loincloths, consistent with the characters' depiction in the previous film. This is not presented in a sexual context.
Violence and gore in The Jungle Book 2
Violence is mild and consists of cartoonish slapstick and peril. The antagonist, Shere Khan, provides moments of suspense as he stalks and chases Mowgli and his friends. In one scene, he grabs Kaa the snake by the neck while interrogating him. The film's climax involves a prolonged chase in a temple over a lava pit, ending with Shere Khan being trapped and falling out of sight, which may be intense for very young viewers. Another scene implies off-screen violence when Shere Khan attacks a vulture.
Language in The Jungle Book 2
None. There is no profanity or offensive language in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Jungle Book 2
None. No characters are shown drinking alcohol, smoking, or using any drugs.
Mature themes in The Jungle Book 2
The film explores themes of identity and belonging, as Mowgli feels torn between his life in the jungle and the man-village. Parent-child conflict is present when Mowgli disobeys his adoptive father's rules about the jungle and is sent to his room as punishment. Other themes include peer conflict, friendship, betrayal, and facing one's fears, all presented in a way that is accessible to young children.
Scary moments in The Jungle Book 2
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Jungle Book 2 yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Jungle Book 2 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Jungle Book 2 is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. The Jungle Book 2 is rated G and continues Mowgli's story as he struggles to adapt to life in the man-village. The film's primary content concerns stem from mild cartoon peril and suspense involving the vengeful tiger…
What age rating does The Jungle Book 2 have?
The Jungle Book 2 is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is The Jungle Book 2 about?
The Jungle Book 2 is rated G and continues Mowgli's story as he struggles to adapt to life in the man-village. The film's primary content concerns stem from mild cartoon peril and suspense involving the vengeful tiger, Shere Khan, who stalks and chases the children. Several scenes depict characters in danger, such as…
Is there sex or nudity in The Jungle Book 2?
None. Mowgli and his friend Ranjan are shown barefoot and wearing loincloths, consistent with the characters' depiction in the previous film. This is not presented in a sexual context.
How violent is The Jungle Book 2?
Violence is mild and consists of cartoonish slapstick and peril. The antagonist, Shere Khan, provides moments of suspense as he stalks and chases Mowgli and his friends. In one scene, he grabs Kaa the snake by the neck while interrogating him. The film's…
Is the language in The Jungle Book 2 appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity or offensive language in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Jungle Book 2?
None. No characters are shown drinking alcohol, smoking, or using any drugs.
What mature themes appear in The Jungle Book 2?
The film explores themes of identity and belonging, as Mowgli feels torn between his life in the jungle and the man-village. Parent-child conflict is present when Mowgli disobeys his adoptive father's rules about the jungle and is sent to his room as…
How long is The Jungle Book 2?
The Jungle Book 2 runs 72 minutes, directed by Steve Trenbirth, released in 2003.
Where can I read the full The Jungle Book 2 parent guide?
Create a free Bontent account to unlock the full scene-by-scene notes, filter by your kids' ages, and save titles to your personal watchlist.
Parents also checked these movies for 6-year-olds
Sign up to filter
Movies like The Jungle Book 2 with similar intensity
Sign up to filter
More family movies with parent guides
- Interstellar parent guide
- Inception parent guide
- The Avengers parent guide
- Avatar parent guide
- Deadpool parent guide
- Avengers: Infinity War parent guide
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone parent guide
- Guardians of the Galaxy parent guide
- Iron Man parent guide
- Avengers: Endgame parent guide
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring parent guide
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King parent guide
More movies with Bontent parent guides
- Sullivan's Travels parent guide
- Sibyl parent guide
- An American Pickle parent guide
- Science Fiction Volume One: The Osiris Child parent guide
- Boiling Point parent guide
- Ophelia parent guide
- Full Speed parent guide
- Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King parent guide
- Ruby Red parent guide
- Barbie Presents: Thumbelina parent guide
- Mr. Church parent guide
- Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar parent guide
- Them parent guide
- Don't Worry, I'm Fine parent guide
- Friends with Money parent guide
- Day Watch parent guide