Tarzan the Ape Man (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1932, Tarzan the Ape Man is an action and adventure film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 100 minutes. “Mothered by an ape—he knew only the law of the jungle—to seize what he wanted!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. James Parker and Harry Holt are on an expedition in Africa in search of the elephant burial grounds that will provide enough ivory to make them rich. Parker's beautiful daughter Jane arrives unexpectedly to join them. Jane is terrified when Tarzan and his ape friends abduct her, but when she returns to her father's expedition she has second thoughts about leaving Tarzan.
Who’s in it. Tarzan the Ape Man stars Johnny Weissmüller as Tarzan, Maureen O'Sullivan as Jane Parker, Neil Hamilton as Harry Holt and C. Aubrey Smith as James Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Tarzan the Ape Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 (1932)?
- In US, Tarzan the Ape Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tarzan the Ape Man?
- Tarzan the Ape Man stars Johnny Weissmüller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Neil Hamilton, C. Aubrey Smith and Doris Lloyd.
- When was Tarzan the Ape Man released?
- Tarzan the Ape Man was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.