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George of the Jungle (1997) is a comedy adventure film, based on the animated series of the same name. Brendan Fraser takes on the role of George, a mature, strong man who has never been exposed to modern society.
When wild boy George is rescued from the jungles of Africa and brought back to America by a group of explorers, he becomes fascinated and tries to adapt to life in the city. In the modern world, George must learn to adapt to urban life but encounters many humorous challenges.
Fraser plays the role of George with innocence and loveliness, but still exudes strength and kindness. Thanks to his wit and innocence, George became a lovable character in the hearts of the audience. This role helped Brendan Fraser become famous and was the highlight of his acting career.
Release date: July 16, 1997
Genre: Children/Comedy
Director: Sam Weisman
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Leslie Mann, Holland Taylor, John Bennett Perry, Thomas Haden Church, John Cleese
IMDb score: 5.5/10