Young boy raised in Jungle must fight for survival. 3D Blu-ray DVD Digital Copy Year 2016 Theatrical Release 2016-04-15 Video Release 2016-08-30 Studio Disney Genre Family MPAA Rating PG CARA some sequences of scary action and peril Color Color Runtime 106 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis Directed by Jon Favreau Iron Man , based on Rudyard Kipling's timeless stories and inspired by Disney's classic animated film, The Jungle Book is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli newcomer Neel Sethi , a man-cub who's been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan voice of Idris Elba , who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he's ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera voice of Ben Kingsley , and the free-spirited bear Baloo voice of Bill Murray . Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don't exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa voice of Scarlett Johansson , a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie voice of Christopher Walken , who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower fire. Director Jon Favreau Cast Jon Favreau; Neel Sethi; Idris Elba; Ben Kingsley; Bill Murray; Scarlett Johansson; Christopher Walken; Lupita Nyong'o; Giancarlo Esposito