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The 1995 fantasy adventure directed by Joe Johnston and starring Robin Williams is based on Chris Van Allsburg's 1981 picture book about a magical board game that unleashes jungle dangers into the real world.
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Is Jumanji (1995) based on a book?
Yes, it is adapted from Chris Van Allsburg's 1981 picture book Jumanji, which won the Caldecott Medal. The film expands the spare story into a full adventure about a magical board game that unleashes jungle perils into the real world.
Who plays Alan Parrish in Jumanji and how long was he trapped in the game?
Robin Williams plays the adult Alan Parrish, with Adam Hann-Byrd playing him as a boy. Alan is sucked into the game in 1969 and finally released in 1995, meaning he spent 26 years surviving inside Jumanji.
Do I need to watch Zathura before the other Jumanji movies?
No. The usual viewing order is Jumanji (1995), then Zathura (2005), a standalone space-themed follow-up based on another Chris Van Allsburg book, then the franchise reboots Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). Each works on its own.
What are the rules of the Jumanji board game in the 1995 movie?
Each dice roll releases a new jungle danger into the real world, and the only way to undo everything is to finish the game and call out 'Jumanji.' When Alan finally wins, all the destruction is reversed and he and Sarah are returned to 1969 with their memories intact.
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