Adventurous Jumanji Quotes From the Original Movie

These Jumanji quotes from the original 1995 movie will suck you right back into the adventure and remind you how much fun the original film was.

As always, Robin Williams steals the show in one of his classic performances as Alan Perish, a boy who grew up in the fictional jungle of a board game and was suddenly spit back out into the real world as an adult man.

Determined to complete the game and reverse all the havok brought forth by Jumanji, grown-up Alan teams up with his childhood friend, Sarah Whittle (Bonnie Hunt) and siblings Judy and Peter Shepherd (Kristen Dunst and Bradley Pierce).

A classic film filled with comedy, heart, and adventure, we hope you enjoy these Jumanji quotes.

According to a study conducted by the University of California, Berkeley, people who frequently engage with movie quotes tend to have a stronger emotional connection to the films they reference.

This suggests that reliving memorable Jumanji quotes will help fans rekindle their love for the original movie and its adventurous spirit.

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Classic Jumanji quotes

A 2021 survey by The Harris Poll found that 65% of American adults enjoy sharing movie quotes with friends and family.

Sharing these Jumanji quotes will not only let fans bond over their shared appreciation for the film but also introduce it to a new generation of potential fans.

1. “Jumanji. A game for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind. You roll the dice to move your token. Doubles gets another turn. And the first player to reach the end wins.” — Alan Parrish

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2. “In the jungle you must wait…until the dice read five or eight.” — Alan Parrish

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3. “You’re not a postal worker are you?” — Gun Salesman

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4. “Jerks!” — Alan Perish

5. “I’ve seen things you’ve only seen in your nightmares. Things you can’t even imagine; things you can’t even see. There are things that haunt you in the night; then something screams, and you hope to god you will not meet the same fate. Afraid? You don’t even know what afraid is.” — Alan Perish

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6. “Did someone roll a five or an eight?” — Alan Perish

7. Van Pelt: “Any last words?”

Alan Parrish: “Jumanji.”

Van Pelt: “What?”

8. Alan Parrish: “So you tried to cheat did you?”

Sarah Whittle: “You tried to cheat?”

9. “WHAT YEAR IS IT!” — Alan Perish

10. Alan Parrish: [in terror] “A hunter from the darkest wild / Makes you feel just like a child.”

Sarah Whittle: “What is it?”

Alan Parrish: “Van Pelt.”

11. Benjamin: “What if someone digs it up?”

Caleb: [dramatically] “May God have mercy on his soul.”

12. “It’s the law of the jungle, Sarah. You’ll get used to it.” — Alan Perish

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Adventurous Jumanji quotes from the game

Research by the University of Sussex revealed that reading or hearing evocative language can stimulate the brain’s sensory regions, helping people vividly recreate scenes in their minds.

As fans read through these Jumanji quotes, they’ll be transported back to the thrilling world of the movie, reliving the excitement and adventure.

13. “This will not be an easy mission – monkeys slow the expedition.” — Peter Shepherd

14. “Need a hand? Well, you just wait / We’ll help you out… we each have eight.” — Peter Shepherd

15. “Don’t be fooled, it isn’t thunder / Staying put would be a blunder.” — Judy Shepherd

16. “Adventurers beware: do not begin unless you intend to finish. The exciting consequences of the game / will vanish only when a player has reached Jumanji and called out its name.” — Judy Shepherd

17. “His fangs are sharp, he likes your taste / Your party better move post-haste.” — Peter Shepherd

18. “Beware of the ground for which you stand / The floor is quicker than the sand.” — Alan Perish

19. “‘They grow much faster than bamboo / Take care or they’ll come after you’.” — Sarah Whittle

20. “A tiny bite can make you itch / Make you sneeze, make you twitch.” — Judy Shepherd

Jumanji quotes about life

21. Sam Parrish: I thought you told me you were never going to talk to me again.

Alan Parrish, 1969: “Whatever I said, Dad, I’m sorry.”

22. Alan Parrish, 1969: [runs up to Sam and hugs him] “I’m so glad you’re back.”

Sam Parrish: “I’ve only been gone 5 minutes.”

Alan Parrish, 1969: [crying] “It seems like a lot longer for me.”

23. Sam Parrish: “Oh, Alan, I was angry, OK? And I’m sorry, too. Look, you don’t have to go to Cliffside if you don’t want to. Let’s talk it over tomorrow. Man to man.”

Alan Parrish, 1969: “How about father to son?”

24. “Whatever it is, you face it like a man.” — Alan Perish

25. Van Pelt: “Aren’t you afraid?”

Alan Parrish: “I’m terrified. But my father says you should always face what you’re afraid of.”

Would you ever dare to play Jumanji?

The original film was based on the children’s book, Jumanji, written by Chris Van Allsburg, who also co-wrote the film in 1995.

In 2017, Columbia Pictures released the film’s first sequel, starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillian. 

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was followed by Jumanji: The Next Level in 2019.

Both sequels were successful and took the original story into the 21st century, introducing the jungle adventure to a new generation of children.

However, nothing can ever compare to the original.

We hope you enjoyed these Jumanji quotes and lines.

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