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Tarzan

Play trailer 1:00 Poster for Tarzan G Released Jun 18, 1999 1h 28m Kids & Family Musical Drama Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Dec 20, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review Alexander Walker London Evening Standard A masterpiece that works on every level -- art, artifice and rich entertainment. Dec 20, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review 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. Dec 20, 2024 Full Review 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. Dec 20, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Audience Member Well developed movie with a great death scene Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/25 Full Review Amir S Interesting and light - but not quite perfect, but I still recommend watching it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/24/25 Full Review Rylann C The ending felt slightly abrupt, but always a classic in my opinion Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Luke R Such a good childhood movie. It’s interesting that a human being raised by a gorilla. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/25 Full Review Audience Member Wholesome story. Great voice acting. And of course the iconic Phil Collins who wrote and performed on the soundtrack. One of the last best Disney movies from the 90’s era. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Chris Buck

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Kevin Lima

Director

Tony Goldwyn

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Glenn Close

Kala

Minnie Driver

Jane Porter

Rosie O'Donnell

Terk

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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
Walt Disney Pictures, Buena Vista 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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