George of the Jungle is a 1997 live-action feature film, produced by Walt Disney Pictures and released theatrically on July 16, 1997. The film is a light-hearted parody of the Tarzan legend, starring Brendan Fraser as the eponymous George, and also features supporting roles from Leslie Mann, Thomas Haden Church, and Janeane Garofalo.

George of the Jungle was a moderate box office success, and received mixed reviews from professional critics. However, the film has since gained a cult following. The film’s soundtrack was also successful, and featured the hit single “The Boy With the Thorn In His Side” by The …