KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
1995 · 104 min · PG

Jumanji

Directed by Joe Johnston · Adventure, Fantasy, Family

Jumanji (1995) is a Adventure film, directed by Joe Johnston set in New Hampshire during the 1960s–1990s. It runs 104 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
James Horner
Cinematography
Thomas E. Ackerman
Cast
Robin WilliamsKirsten DunstBradley PierceBonnie HuntJonathan HydeBebe NeuwirthDavid Alan GrierAdam Hann-Byrd

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New Hampshire
Setting
Suburban
When
1960s1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
WhimsicalTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

More like this

  • 2019

    Doctor Sleep

    New Hampshire — 1980s · 2010s
    Ruraldir. Mike Flanagan
  • 1962

    Lolita

    New Hampshire · Ohio — 1950s
    Suburbandir. Stanley Kubrick
  • 1999

    October Sky

    West Virginia — 1950s
    Rural · Undergrounddir. Joe Johnston
  • 1991

    What About Bob?

    New Hampshire — 1990s
    Ruraldir. Frank Oz