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Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

1984Movie2 h 23 minPG

65
GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning adventure movie about family and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs.

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Story

A shipping disaster in the 19th Century has stranded a man and woman in the wilds of Africa. The lady is pregnant, and gives birth to a son in their tree house. Soon after, a family of apes stumble across the house and in the ensuing panic, both parents are killed. A female ape takes the tiny boy as a replacement for her own dead infant, and raises him as her son. Twenty years later, Captain Phillippe D'Arnot discovers the man who thinks he is an ape. Evidence in the tree house leads him to believe that he is the direct descendant of the Earl of Greystoke, and thus takes it upon himself to return the man to civilization.

Feels like

  • Man Raised by Apes
  • Victorian Era
  • Cultural Clash
  • Fish Out of Water
  • Tragedy
  • Loss of Innocence
  • Return to Civilization
  • Social Commentary
  • Exploration of Humanity

Cast

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Directed by
Hugh Hudson

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Facts

March 30, 1984 · 2 h 23 min · PG

Released
March 30, 1984
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$46 million
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Heroism, I Am a Humanitarian, Decomposite Character +9

  • Adaptational Heroism
  • I Am a Humanitarian
  • Decomposite Character
  • Signature Roar
  • Composite Character
  • Same Language Dub
  • Mix-and-Match Critters
  • Time-Shifted Actor
  • Downer Ending
  • Shield Surf
  • Vine Swing
  • Male Frontal Nudity

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes?"

Questions about Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes?

In the United States, Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 62). Critics rate it higher (71 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Is Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes use?

Adaptational HeroismI Am a HumanitarianDecomposite CharacterSignature RoarComposite CharacterSame Language DubMix-and-Match CrittersTime-Shifted ActorDowner EndingShield SurfVine SwingMale Frontal Nudityand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Adaptational Heroism, I Am a Humanitarian, and Decomposite Character.