Movie · 2018
Is Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is based on the book The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling (1894).
The movie was released in 2018.
The book behind Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
The Jungle Book
by Rudyard Kipling · first published 1894 · didactic literature
1894 short story collection by Rudyard Kipling.
Other adaptations of The Jungle Book
- The Jungle Book (film, 1967)
- The Jungle Book (film, 2016)
- The Jungle Book 2 (film, 2003)
- Jungle Book (film, 1942)
- Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book (film, 1994)
- The Jungle Book (TV, 1989)
Common questions
Is Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle based on a book?
Yes. Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is based on the book The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling (1894).
Who wrote the book Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is based on?
The Jungle Book was written by Rudyard Kipling and first published in 1894.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Jungle Book before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Rudyard Kipling's books
- Captains Courageous (film, 1937)
- Gunga Din (film, 1939)
- Adventures of Mowgli (TV, 1967)
- Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (film, 1976)