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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

2017

Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!

Ages 12+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent fantasy action, danger, threats of death, frightening creatures, peril, mild profanity, and suggestive jokes suit mature tweens and teens more than young children. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age12+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

The story prominently features a video-game console and game mechanics, but it is not primarily an instructional or direct purchasing message.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Characters fear that losing all three game lives means real death; a character has been missing for decades, but deaths are presented within game logic.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minor injuries and brief comedic depictions of death within the game mechanics (avatars dissolve or fall).

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Moderate use of mild profanity and occasional name-calling.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes teenage crushes and budding relationships between the main characters.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The jungle, hostile animals, armed enemies, dangerous obstacles, and threat of being trapped or killed create sustained tension.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Features mild sexual innuendo and physical comedy related to the characters experiencing their new avatar bodies.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent action includes fights, weapons, animal attacks, explosions, falls, and characters losing game lives, though violence is largely comic and fantastical.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The group repeatedly faces dangerous creatures, enemies, and fear of death while completing the quest and protecting one another.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The game-world premise, imaginative avatars, unusual abilities, jungle quest, and collaborative problem-solving strongly encourage playful imagination.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse main cast portraying distinct archetypes and exploring identity.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons about cooperation and social dynamics.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters learn empathy and cooperation, rescue one another, sacrifice game lives to help others, and form a lasting friendship.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes endorse teamwork, empathy, accepting differences, taking responsibility, personal growth, and using individual strengths for the group.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The initially flawed teens become more responsible and supportive, though they begin with cheating, insults, selfishness, and poor judgment.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and what caused that change?
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