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Tarzan Finds a Son!

1939Movie1 h 22 minNR

62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–60%

A wondrous, hopeful action movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Movies with

Story

Super Story of a Super Man ! The Titan of all Tarzans . . . Giant of all jungle thrills . . . worth the years it took to make !

A young couple die in a plane crash in the jungle. Their son is found by Tarzan and Jane who name him Boy and raise him as their own. Five years later a search party comes to find the young heir to millions of dollars. Jane agrees, against Tarzan's will, to lead them to civilization.

Feels like

  • Classic Adventure
  • Jungle Saga
  • Found Family
  • Heartwarming & Wholesome
  • Iconic Characters
  • Simple Narrative
  • Old Hollywood
  • Ethical Dilemma
  • Pre-Code Charm

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Richard Thorpe
Written by
Cyril Hume
Produced by
Sam Zimbalist
Music by
Douglas Shearer

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 16, 1939 · 1 h 22 min · NR

Released
June 16, 1939
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Tarzan Finds a Son!?"

Questions about Tarzan Finds a Son!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tarzan Finds a Son!?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Tarzan Finds a Son! worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Tarzan Finds a Son! okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Tarzan Finds a Son!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Tarzan Finds a Son!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.