Tarzan

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Tarzan

G

Released Jun 18, 1999

1h 28m

Kids & Family

Musical

Drama

Adventure

Animation

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In this Disney animated tale, the orphaned Tarzan (Tony Goldwyn) grows up in the remote African wilderness, raised by the gentle gorilla Kala (Glenn Close). When a British expedition enters the jungle, Tarzan encounters the beautiful Jane (Minnie Driver) and recognizes that, like her, he's human. Falling in love with Jane, Tarzan is torn between embracing civilization and staying with his gorilla family, which becomes threatened by the ruthless hunter Clayton (Brian Blessed).

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Disney's Tarzan takes the well-known story to a new level with spirited animation, a brisk pace, and some thrilling action set-pieces..

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Terry Lawson

Detroit Free Press

The Tarzan saga has never been so faithfully told, has never been so rich in character and conflict, and has never been so wonderfully entertaining.

Rated: 4/4

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Dave Larsen

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tarzan will raise laughter as well as a few tears while leaving thrilled audiences of all ages clamoring to see it again.

Rated: A-

Dec 20, 2024

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Alexander Walker

London Evening Standard

A masterpiece that works on every level -- art, artifice and rich entertainment.

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Joe Baltake

Sacramento Bee

Just about a perfect movie, at turns exciting, funny, heartwarming, emotionally resonant and yet very simple and stripped down.

Rated: 4/4

Dec 20, 2024

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F.X. Feeney

L.A. Weekly

Of the many excellent animated features Disney has produced over the past decade, this is the one that feels the freest, and sweetest.

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Ron Weiskind

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Disney's penchant for recycling character types gives Tarzan a bit of a "been there, done that" feeling. But it is outweighed by the film's visual delights.

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Gwen I.

I may just be biased but this movie has always been one of my Disney renaissance favorites, Phil Collin’s did an amazing job with the songs and the soundtrack is truly underrated “Strangers Like Me” will forever hold a special place in my heart. It’s a heartwarming and engaging story that never fails to fix my attention span.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/19/25

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Ethan G

It's a beautiful song by Phil Collins. It makes me emotional—he did an amazing job creating it for the nostalgic Disney Tarzan movie. Tarzan was adopted by gorillas after his parents were killed in an attack by Sabor animal. His life changes forever when he meets other humans. The animation looks amazing—it's a very good Disney cartoon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Mitch B

THis movie is clever and a wonder to behold.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/10/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 28 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Audience Member

Disney hit it out of the park with exemplary music, animation, and good plot that makes this one of Disney's best films to date

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/01/25

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Leaburn O

The score is so retro 80s it really is amazing when this was made. The actual cartoon is pretty mediocre and showcases a fit Jane and a Tarzan who definitely never skips leg day. Nothing memorable about this Disney outing watched on DVD.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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Synopsis

In this Disney animated tale, the orphaned Tarzan (Tony Goldwyn) grows up in the remote African wilderness, raised by the gentle gorilla Kala (Glenn Close). When a British expedition enters the jungle, Tarzan encounters the beautiful Jane (Minnie Driver) and recognizes that, like her, he's human. Falling in love with Jane, Tarzan is torn between embracing civilization and staying with his gorilla family, which becomes threatened by the ruthless hunter Clayton (Brian Blessed).

Director: Chris Buck, Kevin Lima
Producer: Bonnie Arnold
Screenwriter: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tab Murphy, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White, Henry Mayo, David Reynolds, Jeffrey Stepakoff, Ned Teitelbaum
Distributor: American International Pictures
Production Co: Buena Vista Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Drama, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 18, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Runtime: 1h 28m
Sound Mix: Surround, SDDS, DTS, Dolby

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