Tarzan (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1999, Tarzan is a drama, adventure, family and animation film directed by Kevin Lima, running about 88 minutes. “An immortal legend. As you've only imagined.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an expedition Jane Porter is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds out that he's human. Now Tarzan must make the decision as to which family he should belong to...
Who’s in it. Tarzan stars Tony Goldwyn as Tarzan (voice), Minnie Driver as Jane Porter (voice), Glenn Close as Kala (voice) and Alex D. Linz as Young Tarzan (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Tarzan has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $448.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tarzan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tarzan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tarzan (1999)?
- In US, Tarzan is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tarzan worth watching?
- Tarzan holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tarzan?
- Tarzan stars Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Glenn Close, Alex D. Linz and Rosie O'Donnell.
- When was Tarzan released?
- Tarzan was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.