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Tarzan

G

Released Jun 18, 1999

1h 28m

Kids & Family

Musical

Drama

Adventure

Animation

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106 Reviews

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250,000+ Ratings

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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Critics Consensus

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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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Kids will be drawn to Disney's fast-paced version.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

The stylized physiques and movements of the characters in this exciting animated musical-romance-adventure are at once realist and fantastic.

Nov 13, 2009

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

No classic, but very enjoyable.

Jun 24, 2006

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

For coming at a time when so many Disney films ended up feeling lackluster, Tarzan is somewhat of a hidden gem. While there are faults, the drama and emotion of the film do hit rather effectively with both memorable visuals and weight.

Jan 18, 2023

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

It isn't perfect but there is a lot to like in Tarzan.

Rated: B

May 7, 2019

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James Plath

Movie Metropolis

There's nothing Broadway about this Edgar Rice Burroughs adaptation, but the wow factor is still there.

Rated: 8/10

Aug 14, 2014

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Gianna P

I love everything about this movie, including the music.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/14/24

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Eye C

One of my favorites Disney movies, the music, the adaptation… all of it… so moving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/13/24

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John T. H

I mean the soundtrack alone is what makes this one of the greatest Disney movies!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/12/24

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Ariel V

Another of one of my favorite Disney films.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Shay C

Pretty dang good. The soundtrack might honestly be the most memorable part.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/24

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James B

one of my favorite disney movie great movie great plot and amazing soundtrack by phil collins

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/24

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Chris Buck

Director

Kevin Lima

Director

Tony Goldwyn

Tarzan

Glenn Close

Kala

Minnie Driver

Jane Porter

Rosie O'Donnell

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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
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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