Jumanji

What’s it about?

A fantasy adventure about two children who discover a magical board game that brings its dangerous jungle creatures and events into the real world.

The facts 

• Directed by Joe Johnston (Captain America: The First Avenger)
• Starring Robin Williams (Hook), Kirsten Dunst (The Power of the Dog), David Alan Grier (The Color Purple), Bonnie Hunt (Toy Story 5), Jonathan Hyde (Titanic) and Bebe Neuwirth (Cheers)
• English language 
• Runtime: 100 minutes
• Based on the 1981 children’s picture book by Chris Van Allsburg

Why did it get this rating? 

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence and scary scenes

There is frequent fantasy violence and peril, including stampeding animals, giant spiders, a lion attack, gunfire and characters being chased or threatened. Some scenes may be frightening for younger children. No graphic injuries are shown.

The film has several tense and frightening sequences involving wild animals, sudden appearances, and characters being trapped or attacked. The overall tone is adventurous, but some moments may be intense for younger viewers. The film uses a repeated drumming sound to build suspense which many viewers have told us this was one of the first things that scared them as a child.

When content stays with you 

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?