Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1939, Tarzan Finds a Son! is an action and adventure film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 82 minutes. “Super Story of a Super Man ! The Titan of all Tarzans . . . Giant of all jungle thrills . . . worth the years it took to make !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young couple die in a plane crash in the jungle. Their son is found by Tarzan and Jane who name him Boy and raise him as their own. Five years later a search party comes to find the young heir to millions of dollars. Jane agrees, against Tarzan's will, to lead them to civilization.
Who’s in it. Tarzan Finds a Son! stars Johnny Weissmüller as Tarzan, Maureen O'Sullivan as Jane Parker, Johnny Sheffield as Boy and Ian Hunter as Austin Lancing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tarzan Finds a Son! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tarzan Finds a Son! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tarzan Finds a Son! 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 Finds a Son! (1939)?
- In CA, Tarzan Finds a Son! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tarzan Finds a Son! worth watching?
- Tarzan Finds a Son! holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Finds a Son!?
- Tarzan Finds a Son! stars Johnny Weissmüller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Johnny Sheffield, Ian Hunter and Henry Stephenson.