Tarzan poster

Tarzan (1999)

Film · 1h 28m · Rated G

Adventure, Animation, Family

An orphaned boy finds his true family among apes, then discovers his human origins, in a heartwarming adventure.

Uplifting, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

Tarzan parents guide

No swearing and a few tense moments, about what a G should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated G.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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Three questions

Is Tarzan scary?
Only a little. Tarzan has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Tarzan?
No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Tarzan rated, and is it OK for kids?
Yes. Rated G, and the tags agree: no swearing and a few tense moments.

What is Tarzan about?

Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an expedition Jane Porter is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds out that he's human. Now Tarzan must make the decision as to which family he should belong to...

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byChris Buck, Kevin Lima
StarringTony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Glenn Close, Alex D. Linz, Rosie O'Donnell, Brian Blessed

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