Rubber Tarzan (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1981, Rubber Tarzan is a comedy and family film directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Ivan is a very lonely 8 year boy who is bullied almost every day in school. Even his father taunts him because Ivan litteraly is a weakling (That should explain the title Rubber Tarzan). As a result of this Ivan spends a lot of his time on daydreaming until he meets a kind of kindred spirit - the friendly and lonely crane driver Ole.
Who’s in it. Rubber Tarzan stars Alex Svanbjerg as Ivan Olsen, Otto Brandenburg as Ole, the crane driver, Peter Schrøder as Ivan's father and Susanne Heinrich as Ivan's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Rubber Tarzan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rubber Tarzan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rubber Tarzan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rubber Tarzan (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rubber Tarzan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rubber Tarzan worth watching?
- Rubber Tarzan holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rubber Tarzan?
- Rubber Tarzan stars Alex Svanbjerg, Otto Brandenburg, Peter Schrøder, Susanne Heinrich and Jens Okking.
- When was Rubber Tarzan released?
- Rubber Tarzan was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.