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Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

1984·Movie
2h 23min·PG
65
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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Family and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

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.
Man Raised by ApesVictorian EraCultural ClashFish Out of WaterTragedyLoss of InnocenceReturn to CivilizationSocial CommentaryExploration of Humanity

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

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

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 66/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes?

2 h 23 min

Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes runs 2 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes?

Critics71
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes higher (71) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes?

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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 storytelling tropes for Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes, including Adaptational Heroism, I Am a Humanitarian, Decomposite Character.