Tarzan: The Ape Man (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1981, Tarzan: The Ape Man is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by John Derek, running about 107 minutes. “The most beautiful woman of our time in the most erotic adventure of all time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Tarzan story from Jane's point of view. Jane Parker visits her father in Africa where she joins him on an expedition. A couple of brief encounters with Tarzan establish a (sexual) bond between her and Tarzan. When the expedition is captured by savages, Tarzan comes to the rescue
Who’s in it. Tarzan: The Ape Man stars Bo Derek as Jane Porter, Richard Harris as James Porter, John Phillip Law as Harry Holt and Miles O'Keeffe as Tarzan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Tarzan: The Ape Man has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $36.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tarzan: The Ape Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tarzan: The Ape Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tarzan: The Ape Man (1981)?
- In US, Tarzan: The Ape Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tarzan: The Ape Man worth watching?
- Tarzan: The Ape Man holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tarzan: The Ape Man?
- Tarzan: The Ape Man stars Bo Derek, Richard Harris, John Phillip Law, Miles O'Keeffe and Steve Strong.
- When was Tarzan: The Ape Man released?
- Tarzan: The Ape Man was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.