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Tarzan of the Apes

1918·Movie
1h 0min·NR
65
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No humor.

Energy

Thrilling

  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Tarzan did not know why he caressed her... He had never seen a white woman before!

A female ape takes to mothering the orphaned boy (Tarzan) and raises him over the course of many years until a rescue mission is finally launched and the search party combs the jungle for the long-time missing Lord Greystoke. But then, one of the search members, Jane Porter, gets separated from the group and comes face to face with fearsome wild animals. Tarzan saves her from harm just in the knick of time and love begins to blossom.
Classic AdventureJungle RomanceOrigin StoryWilderness SurvivalHeroic RescueFound FamilyIconic CharacterOld Hollywood CharmExotic SettingSentimental Love Story

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Where can I stream Tarzan of the Apes legally?

Tarzan of the Apes is included with a subscription to fuboTV and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Public Domain Movies, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tarzan of the Apes worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tarzan of the Apes rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Tarzan of the Apes?

1 h 0 min

Tarzan of the Apes runs 1 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tarzan of the Apes?

Critics86
Audiences40

Not quite. Critics rate Tarzan of the Apes higher (86) than audiences (40). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tarzan of the Apes in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tarzan of the Apes?

54AEAGAUBBBHBMBSCACICVDZEGFJGB+40

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tarzan of the Apes in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tarzan of the Apes use?

Pink Means FeminineTruer to the TextNon-Indicative NameLighter and SofterBecause You Were Nice to MeHair of Gold, Heart of GoldAdaptational Alternate EndingKiller GorillaSpared by the AdaptationColor-Coded for Your ConvenienceRandom Events PlotDistant Duetand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Tarzan of the Apes, including Pink Means Feminine, Truer to the Text, Non-Indicative Name.