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Jungle Fever

1991·Movie·R·132 min·6.4(320)

A successful and married black man contemplates having an affair with a white girl from work. He's quite rightly worried that the racial difference would make an already taboo relationship even worse.

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Where to watch Jungle Fever in United States

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About Jungle Fever

Jungle Fever is a 1991 English-language drama and romance film directed by Spike Lee. The cast is led by Wesley Snipes, Annabella Sciorra, Spike Lee. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Jungle Fever was produced by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 7, 1991, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $32 million worldwide.

Director
Spike Lee
Writers
Spike Lee
Release date
June 7, 1991
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$32 million
Production
40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Universal Pictures
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Jungle Fever cast & crew

Jungle Fever was directed by Spike Lee and written by Spike Lee.

The cast features Wesley Snipes as Flipper Purify, Annabella Sciorra as Angie Tucci, Spike Lee as Cyrus, Ossie Davis as Reverend Purify, Ruby Dee as Lucinda Purify, and Samuel L. Jackson as Gator Purify.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stevie Wonder, cinematography is by Ernest R. Dickerson, and it was produced by Spike Lee.

Is Jungle Fever worth watching?

Jungle Fever holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 320 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Jungle Fever is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Jungle Fever

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Cast of Jungle Fever

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

Flipper Purify

Annabella Sciorra

Annabella Sciorra

Angie Tucci

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

Cyrus

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Reverend Purify

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Lucinda Purify

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Gator Purify

Lonette McKee

Lonette McKee

Drew

John Turturro

John Turturro

Pauline Carbone

Frank Vincent

Frank Vincent

Mike Tucci

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Lou Carbone

Halle Berry

Halle Berry

Vivian

Tyra Ferrell

Tyra Ferrell

Orin Goode

Jungle Fever — FAQs

Where can I watch Jungle Fever in United States?

Jungle Fever is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Jungle Fever in?

Jungle Fever is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Jungle Fever?

Jungle Fever runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

What is Jungle Fever rated?

Jungle Fever is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 320 ratings.

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