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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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Juju S Ce film est franchement mieux que dans mon souvenir. Belle redécouverte. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review Rami A We all know him—the king or lord of the jungle himself. This infamous story has been passed down through many generations. All are targeting a specific age group. Twenty-six years ago, Disney decided to adapt their own, having found success with previous animated films. And for a children's adaptation, it's surprisingly well done. Kids might enjoy Tarzan and the characters, but adults might connect more with the darker themes. Well done! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review Comedy F So I have a special spot for this one it was amazing experience to a simple story that disney filmed it was magical and fun with Phil collins in the soundtrack of tarzan enjoyed the movie like strangers like me, two worlds Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/07/25 Full Review Waniya S Tarzan is my fav movie. AHHHHH I WANNA LIVE IN A JUNGLE WITH HIM!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/02/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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