---
title: "Jungle Cruise"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/jungle-cruise-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 451048
imdb_id: "tt0870154"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 127
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 6225
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Jungle Cruise (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/jungle-cruise-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Jungle Cruise is a 2021 film that follows the journey of Dr. Lily Houghton as she travels along the Amazon River. To navigate the waterway, she enlists the professional assistance of a wisecracking skipper named Frank Wolff. The pair travels together aboard Wolff’s dilapidated boat in pursuit of a specific objective. Their mission centers on the search for an ancient tree rumored to possess the power to heal. The narrative explores the potential impact of this discovery, noting that finding the tree would change the future of medicine. The film focuses on the collaboration between the doctor and the skipper as they navigate the river environment to locate this legendary source of healing. By seeking out this botanical treasure, the characters embark on a quest that carries significant implications for the medical field. The story remains grounded in their partnership and the search for the mythical tree while they traverse the Amazon in their vessel.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Join a daring doctor and a wisecracking skipper on a wild Amazon river adventure."

### Why Watch
- features an action-packed journey down the Amazon
- stars a dynamic duo searching for a legendary healing tree

### Caveats & Content Note
- runtime is over two hours
- some peril may not suit very young viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG-13, this film contains fantasy action and adventure themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, comedy, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus, fuboTV, YouTube TV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jaume Collet-Serra
- **Networks / Studios**: Walt Disney Pictures, Seven Bucks Productions, Davis Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dwayne Johnson** as *Frank Wolff*
- **Emily Blunt** as *Dr. Lily Houghton*
- **Edgar Ramírez** as *Lope de Aguirre*
- **Jack Whitehall** as *McGregor Houghton*
- **Jesse Plemons** as *Prince Joachim*
- **Paul Giamatti** as *Nilo Nemolato*
- **Veronica Falcón** as *Trader Sam*
- **Dani Rovira** as *Sancho*
- **Quim Gutiérrez** as *Melchor*
- **Dan Dargan Carter** as *Gonzalo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Jungle Cruise?
Jungle Cruise was released in 2021.

### Q: Who are the main characters mentioned in the synopsis?
The main characters are Dr. Lily Houghton and skipper Frank Wolff.

### Q: What are they searching for on the Amazon?
They are searching for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film spans the fantasy, comedy, and adventure genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*