A homesick alien crash-lands his spaceship near the colorful African jungle. His new animal friends need to get him back to his ship and teach him about friendship and fun before his Space-Conqueror father can take over the planet.

Release June 2020

Runtime 88 min

Rating G

Genre Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Trailer

Official Trailer

About the Film

Jungle Beat: The Movie is the first feature film spin-off from Africa’s biggest animated franchise. Produced by Sunrise Animation and Sandcastle Studios, the film was a true international effort with cast and crew from South Africa, Mauritius, Indonesia, and the UK.

The film premiered in official competition at the Annecy International Animation Festival in June 2020 and was subsequently acquired by Netflix, where it reached the Top Ten globally, peaking at #3 in major territories including the US.

Reception

“Group hugs and friendship are the most powerful forces in the universe, at least in Jungle Beat: The Movie. The first animated feature from Sandcastle Studios offers sweet, wholesome family fare that should win the approval of parents and hold the attention of younger viewers.”

— Screen International

Credits

Director Brent Dawes

Writers Brent Dawes, Sam Wilson

Producers Jacqui Cunningham, Phil Cunningham, Tim Keller, Rita Mbanga

Cast

• David Menkin as Munki
• Ina Marie Smith as Trunk
• Ed Kear as Fneep
• David Rintoul as Grogon
• Gavin Peter as Tallbert
• John Guerrasio as Humph
• Adam Neill as Ribbert