What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedJungle
Greg McLean · Film · 2017
If you loved Jungle, start with Man vs. Wild (Steve Rankin, 2006) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Jungle across media.
What captivated you in Jungle was the visceral experience of human fragility when pitted against the raw, indifferent power of nature.
Books on the same thread
Tarzan
Edgar Rice Burroughs · Book · 1914
Shares 3 threads with Jungle: Man vs. Nature, Survival, Jungle Adventure.
Much like the protagonist in Jungle, Tarzan explores the primal struggle for survival in a dense, unforgiving wilderness where the boundary between civilization and savagery is tested daily.
Jurassic Park
Michael Crichton · Book · 1991
Shares 2 threads with Jungle: Man vs. Nature, Survival.
If the intense isolation of Jungle kept you on edge, this story of trapped individuals fighting for survival against nature's deadliest threats will keep your nerves equally frayed.
Congo
Michael Crichton · Book · 2003
Explores: Expedition, Corporate Espionage, Primatology.
The expedition-gone-wrong dynamic in Jungle is echoed here as explorers venture deep into the unknown, facing the immense, uncontrollable hazards that only a remote jungle environment can provide.
The Rage: A Game of Survival
Natica Brown · Book · 2017
Shares a thread with Jungle: Survival.
The desperate, high-stakes fight for life seen in Jungle is central to this narrative, where the sudden shift from normalcy to a brutal struggle defines the characters' existence.
Series on the same thread
Man vs. Wild
Steve Rankin · Series · 2006
Explores: Survival Skills, Self-Reliance, Environmental Awareness.
If you were fascinated by the practical survival skills and the human-versus-wild conflict in Jungle, this series provides a grounded look at the reality of navigating treacherous, isolated environments.
Lost
Jeffrey Lieber · Series · 2004
Shares a thread with Jungle: Survival.
The psychological toll of being stranded and the necessity of working together to survive, which fueled the tension in Jungle, anchor this gripping story of survivors on an island.
Primal
Genndy Tartakovsky · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Jungle: Survival.
This animation captures the same brutal, primal spirit found in Jungle, focusing on the raw instinct required to survive in a hostile world where nature is a constant threat.
The Terror
David Kajganich · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with Jungle: Survival.
Like Jungle, this series masterfully explores the psychological breakdown and inevitable madness that occur when individuals are forced to endure extreme isolation and the unforgiving elements of nature.
Podcasts on the same thread
Real Survival Stories
Podcast
Shares a thread with Jungle: Survival.
These accounts of people lost in the wilderness mirror the true-to-life survival ordeal depicted in Jungle, emphasizing the incredible human resilience required to overcome such terrifying, life-threatening circumstances.
Hell in Heaven: A Mysterious Death in Paradise
Podcast
Explores: Paranoia, Expatriation, Wealth and Corruption.
The transformation of a jungle paradise into a site of profound danger and psychological unrest mirrors the descent into chaos that characterizes the central conflict of the movie Jungle.
Keep exploring
Common questions
Is Jungle based on a true story?
Yes, Jungle is based on the 1981 journey of a young adventurer who enters the Bolivian Amazon. The film depicts the real-life ordeal he and his companions faced when their expedition turned into a struggle for survival against the wilderness and human nature.
What is the primary conflict in the movie Jungle?
The primary conflict in Jungle involves a group of friends and their guide facing a terrifying survival ordeal in the Bolivian Amazon. They must contend with both the deadliest threats of the wilderness and the darkest elements of human nature during their expedition.
Who directed the 2017 film Jungle?
The 2017 film Jungle was directed by Greg McLean. The movie follows the true story of an adventurer whose trip into the Bolivian Amazon with two friends and a guide with a mysterious past transforms into a desperate fight for survival.
Does Jungle feature a guide?
Yes, the plot of Jungle centers on a group of adventurers who follow a guide with a mysterious past into the Bolivian Amazon. Their journey quickly devolves into a dangerous struggle for survival against the harsh environment and the nature of those involved.