

Jungle Fever
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.
Where to watch Jungle Fever in United States
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Where is Jungle Fever streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
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
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
Jungle Fever isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Jungle Fever

Wesley Snipes
Flipper Purify

Annabella Sciorra
Angie Tucci

Spike Lee
Cyrus

Ossie Davis
Reverend Purify

Ruby Dee
Lucinda Purify

Samuel L. Jackson
Gator Purify

Lonette McKee
Drew

John Turturro
Pauline Carbone

Frank Vincent
Mike Tucci

Anthony Quinn
Lou Carbone

Halle Berry
Vivian

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.











