Here's the truth: The Jungle Book is a beloved classic that your parents probably adored, but it's genuinely hard for modern kids to sit through. The pacing is glacial by 2025 standards, the animation—while groundbreaking in 1967—looks stiff and flat now, and the songs, though catchy, can't quite carry 78 minutes for a generation raised on Encanto and Moana.

The bigger issue is King Louie. That whole sequence leans heavily on jazz-era racial stereotypes (Louis Prima voiced him in a 'jive' style that was meant to evoke Louis Armstrong, who turned down the role). It's uncomfortable to watch with modern eyes, and you'll need to be ready to talk about why some old movies have stuff that we recognize as hurtful now.

That said, if your kid is in that sweet spot (4-6 years old, loves animals, has patience for slower stories), there's genuine charm here. Baloo is wonderful, the friendship themes are solid, and 'Bare Necessities' is an earworm for the ages. Just don't expect it to compete with their usual screen time—and maybe have a backup plan ready when they inevitably ask to watch something else halfway through.