The Legend of Tarzan (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2016, The Legend of Tarzan is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by David Yates, running about 109 minutes. “Human. Nature.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.
Who’s in it. The Legend of Tarzan stars Alexander Skarsgård as John Clayton / Tarzan, Christoph Waltz as Captain Leon Rom, Samuel L. Jackson as George Washington Williams and Margot Robbie as Jane Porter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Legend of Tarzan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $356.7M 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 The Legend of Tarzan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Legend of Tarzan 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 The Legend of Tarzan (2016)?
- In US, The Legend of Tarzan 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 The Legend of Tarzan worth watching?
- The Legend of Tarzan holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Legend of Tarzan?
- The Legend of Tarzan stars Alexander Skarsgård, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie and Djimon Hounsou.
- When was The Legend of Tarzan released?
- The Legend of Tarzan was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.