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Cast
Victor Spanning
as Mumbo Jumbo (voice)
Annevig Schelde Ebbe
as Mimbo Jimbo (voice)
Kirsten Lehfeldt
as Baba Jaga (voice)
Rebecca Rønde Kiilerich
as Geparden (voice)
Asger Reher
as Konrad (voice)
Peter Zhelder
as Krokodillen (voice)
Lars Mikkelsen
as Mandril-aben Frede (voice)
Cecilie Stenspil
as Mumbo Jumbos mor (voice)
Peter Frödin
as Tapiren (voice)
Dick Kaysø
as Walther (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2026
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageDanish
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Adventure, Family
Votes4
DirectorKarsten Kiilerich
WritersKarsten Kiilerich
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWhen Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant
About When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant
When the happy little hippo, Mumbo Jumbo, accidentally turns giant his life changes for the worse - seemingly forever. Now Mumbo is forced out on a challenging journey in order to encounter an unpredictable witch. Luckily Mumbo's best friends join him. It’s still an insurmountable task, but at least the friends are facing it together. It is not easy being a small hippo, nor a giant one, and when the only way back to normal depends on the cooperation of a frank and mischievous witch, anyone can imagine that it requires a true effort. Hopefully Mumbo Jumbo will develop a strong belief in himself during the adventure. Otherwise, it will definitely be an impossible mission.
Directed by Karsten Kiilerich, When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant leans on a strong ensemble — Victor Spanning, Annevig Schelde Ebbe, Kirsten Lehfeldt — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2026.
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