The Legend of Tarzan poster

The Legend of Tarzan (2016)

Film · 1h 49m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

An epic jungle adventure unfolds as Tarzan returns to his primal home to face new threats.

Pulpy. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 26, 2026.

The Legend of Tarzan parents guide

Heads up on moderate sex and nudity. That is past what the PG-13 on the box suggests. Beyond that, mild language and strong violence.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the sex and nudity.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is The Legend of Tarzan scary?
Only a little. The Legend of Tarzan has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Legend of Tarzan?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is The Legend of Tarzan rated, and is it OK for kids?
Rated PG-13. Expect moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is The Legend of Tarzan about?

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byDavid Yates
StarringAlexander Skarsgård, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, Jim Broadbent

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