Tarzan

Tarzan (1999)

  • 88% of critics liked it
    (102 reviews)

  • 63% of users liked it
    (338,787 ratings)

Author Edgar Rice Burroughs once suggested that animation would be the ideal medium to bring his Tarzan to the screen, and 81 years after the first film about the famous ape-man, Disney brings us the first full-length animated film starring the King of the Jungle. After a disaster at sea causes… More

G, 1 hr. 28 min.
Directed By
Kevin Lima, Chris Buck (II)
Written By
Tab Murphy, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 16, 1999 Wide
On DVD
Jan 1, 2000
Buena Vista Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • 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.

  • Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle

    Simply a smashingly well-done example of animated storytelling.

  • Bob Longino, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    It's both a little scary and a lot funny, and kids will no doubt lap it up.

  • Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle

    So far, the most entertaining film of the year.

  • Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

    Travels light, moves quickly and leaves very little in its wake.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Michael M


    the final film of disneys renaissance era. It was a good way to end it.

  • Alexander D


    It's okayâ?¦

  • Manu G


    An immortal legend. As you've only imagined. Fantastic Disney Movie! A great tale that was made with magic and heart. Great story and learning to all kids. This is an excellent film, it moves right along fast, has great characters, action, voice, music is just right, great… More

  • Bethany M


    Again another childhood favourite and classic!

  • Thomas B


    Walt would be proud. Full review later.

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