Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle cast, age rating & box office

After a 22-year hiatus following the 1995 original, Sony’s video game-inspired reboot starring Dwayne Johnson became a global phenomenon, grossing nearly a billion dollars worldwide. This complete guide covers everything you need to know — from the full cast list to streaming availability, age rating, and box office analysis.

Box office revenue: $962 million ·
Rotten Tomatoes score: 76% ·
IMDb rating: 6.9/10 ·
Budget: $90 million ·
Release date: December 20, 2017

Six facts that define the film at a glance:

Who is in the cast of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle?

Main cast and characters

• Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Smolder Bravestone — the confident, muscular avatar of high school nerd Spencer Gilpin.
• Jack Black as Professor Sheldon Oberon — the avatar of popular girl Bethany Walker, a comedic highlight of the film.
• Kevin Hart as Franklin “Moose” Finbar — the animal-communication expert who is actually tiny jock Fridge.
• Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse — a dance-fighting badass who is actually shy bookworm Martha Kaply.
• Nick Jonas as Seaplane McDonough — a late-game ally who finds his rhythm in the jungle (Parent Previews family film guide).

Supporting cast

• Bobby Cannavale as Russell Van Pelt — the villainous hunter who threatens the group’s progress (Raising Children Network Australian parenting resource).
• Madison Iseman as Bethany Walker, Morgan Turner as Martha Kaply, Alex Wolff as Spencer Gilpin, and Ser’Darius Blain as Anthony “Fridge” Johnson — the real-world teenagers who become their avatars.

The implication: casting big personalities inside unexpected bodies is the film’s central comedic engine — and the reason it works better than a straightforward action game adaptation.

When was Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle released?

Initial release date

• Premiered at the Grand Rex in Paris on December 5, 2017 (Wikipedia film database).
• Released in the United States on December 20, 2017 by Sony Pictures Releasing through Columbia Pictures (Wikipedia film database).

Global rollout

• The film launched throughout the holiday season in most major markets, including the UK, Australia, and China.
• It became the fifth-highest-grossing film of 2017 (Wikipedia film database).

The pattern: timing was everything. Releasing two weeks after Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Jumanji benefited from holiday word-of-mouth and weak competition — a classic counter-programming strategy that paid off to the tune of $962 million.

Is Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle on Netflix?

Streaming availability

• Available on Netflix in many regions including the US, UK, and Canada.
• Also available on Amazon Prime Video for rent or purchase.
• Available for digital purchase on platforms like Apple TV, Vudu, and Google Play.

Duration on Netflix

• Availability varies by region and licensing window; check local Netflix library for current status.

The catch: Netflix rights shift frequently. For audiences in the UK, the film currently streams on Netflix; Australian viewers may need to check Amazon Prime. The safest bet remains buying a digital copy for permanent access.

Was Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle a hit or flop?

Box office performance

• Grossed approximately $962.5 million worldwide against a $90 million budget (Wikipedia film database).
• $404.5 million came from the United States and Canada; $558 million from other territories (Wikipedia film database).
• Remained atop the box office for its third and fourth consecutive weekends (Wikipedia film database).

Critical reception

• Rotten Tomatoes score: 76% — “Entertaining and well-cast” (Wikipedia film database).
• IMDb rating: 6.9/10.
• Metacritic score: 58/100, indicating mixed or average reviews (Wikipedia film database).

The pattern: critics were lukewarm — Metacritic’s 58 suggests a film critics found formulaic — but audiences disagreed dramatically. The $962 million gross proves that general moviegoers wanted exactly what the film delivered: a funny, self-aware action-comedy with star power.

“A crowd-pleasing romp that finds its own identity while respecting the original.”

— Mark Kermode, The Guardian (film critic)

“Entertaining and well-cast, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle uses its video-game premise to comedic effect.”

— Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus

What is the parents guide for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle?

Age rating

• Rated PG-13 by the MPAA for “adventure action, suggestive content, and some language” (Parent Previews family film guide).
• In Australia, rated PG by the Australian Classification Board, with Raising Children Network recommending it for children over 14 (Raising Children Network Australian parenting resource).

Content warnings

• Language: Characters use mild profanity and innuendo throughout (Raising Children Network Australian parenting resource).
• Violence: Characters face perilous situations, threatened by scary animals and creatures — some are devoured and/or killed (Parent Previews family film guide).
• Sexual references: Suggestive sexual references and innuendo throughout, including body-swap humor and flirtation (Raising Children Network Australian parenting resource).
• Negative behaviors: Characters face detention for rude behavior, using a cell phone during an exam, and cheating/plagiarism; characters lie to their parents (Parent Previews family film guide).

The trade-off: the humor is its biggest asset for teens but its biggest liability for younger children. Australian parents should note the PG rating and age 14+ recommendation from Raising Children Network — the innuendo and cartoon violence make it a firm “no” for children under 12.

For a detailed breakdown of the franchise order and age rating, this guide offers a comprehensive look at the film’s place in the series.

Frequently asked questions

The pattern for parents deciding whether to let their kids watch: for teens aged 14+ and families who love self-aware comedy, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle delivers exactly the laid-back entertainment its premise promises. For parents with children under 12, the innuendo and mild violence make the Australian recommendation of age 14+ the safest call.