Tarzan (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tarzan is a 1999 animated drama directed by Chris Buck and Kevin Lima, starring Tony Goldwyn and Minnie Driver. It is partly based on Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Jason Haslam. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $448.2 million worldwide on a $130 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Song), and 2 awards in all. Critics gave it 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Directors
- Chris Buck and Kevin Lima
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $130M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tarzan About?
The premise of Tarzan without spoilers, adapted from Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Jason Haslam. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A thrilling adventure unfolds as Tarzan faces a ruthless army dispatched by the CEO of Greystoke Energies. Determined to silence him, the corporation seeks to exploit the jungle's resources. Alongside Jane, Tarzan must fight to defend his home and expose the dark secrets behind this dangerous plot, battling both the intruders and the truth they seek to conceal.
Tarzan Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tarzan character
- africa
- death of parents
- ape man
- jungle
- death of father
- death of mother
- tearing a page from a book
- hand drawn animation
- traditional animation
- loss of parents
- loss of father
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- animal cruelty
- title at the end
- animal attack
- reflection in water
- sketchbook
- betrayal
- baby
- reference to rudyard kipling
- swinging on a vine
- underwater scene
- 2d animation
- male protagonist
- loss of mother
- baboon
- fight
- greed
- survival
- tickling a woman
- exploration
- wildlife
- jungle man
- adoptive mother adopted son relationship
- poacher
- final battle
- baby boy
- death of adoptive father
- tarzan yell
- good versus evil
- bare chested male
- wild man
- vine
- thunder
- spear
- ship
- masculinity
- explorer
- death of child
- lifting a male into the air
Tarzan Cast
Tony Goldwyn leads the cast, with Minnie Driver. Directed by Chris Buck and Kevin Lima.
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Co-director Chris Buck - Co-director Kevin Lima
Tarzan Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tarzan 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 74% User score
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Tarzan Plot Summary
What happens in Tarzan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1999, a British family with their baby son faces a tragic fate when their shipwreck leaves them stranded in Equatorial Africa. As they construct a treehouse using timber from their wrecked vessel, they appear to lead a blissful life. However, their happiness is torn apart when Sabor, a brutal leopard that escaped from a circus, attacks and kills the parents. Fortunately, the infant’s cries are heard by Kala, a compassionate gorilla voiced by Glenn Close, who comes across the baby while traversing the jungle. Kala, who has suffered a similar loss at the hands of Sabor, courageously rescues the child and manages to escape with him, leaving Sabor entangled in the ropes around the treehouse.
Full summary
The whole story of Tarzan, scene by scene
Tarzan Box Office & Budget
Tarzan grossed $448.2 million worldwide on a $130 million budget, 3.4 times what it cost. $171.1 million came from the US and Canada and $277.1 million (62%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$448.2M
3.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $171.1M
- International
- $277.1M
- Budget
- $130M
Tarzan Awards & Nominations
Tarzan won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Song), and 2 awards in all.
2 wins3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2000 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Original Song – Motion Picture
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Oscars 2000 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Music (Original Song)
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Annie Awards 1999 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
Tarzan Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 6 trailers.
- Trailer Tarzan - Sneak Peek #1 (February 2, 1999)
- Trailer Tarzan - Trailer #3
- Trailer Tarzan - Trailer #2
- Trailer Tarzan - 2005 Special Edition DVD Trailer
How Well Do You Know Tarzan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What animal adopts Tarzan after his parents' death?
Tarzan Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Walt Disney's Tarzan” and “人猿泰山”.
- Also known as
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- Walt Disney's Tarzan
- 人猿泰山
- Ταρζάν
- Տարզան
- Tarzán
- Тарзан
- 泰山
- טרזן
- ターザン
- 타잔
- تارزان
- Tarzanas
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- طرزان
- ทาร์ซาน
- Cậu Bé Rừng Xanh, ტარზანი
- Tarzāns
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Movies Like Tarzan
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tarzan the Ape Man, Tarzan Escapes and Tarzan the Ape Man.
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Tarzan the Ape Man 1932 -
Tarzan Escapes 1936 -
Tarzan the Ape Man 1981 -
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes 1984 -
The Legend of Tarzan 2016 -
Tarzan Triumphs 1943 -
Tarzan II 2005 -
Tarzan and the Huntress 1947 -
Tarzan of the Apes 1918 -
Tarzan of the Apes 1918 -
Tarzan Finds a Son! 1939 -
Tarzan & Jane 2002
Tarzan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Tarzan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tarzan?
Tarzan runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Tarzan released?
Tarzan was released on June 18, 1999.
Who directed Tarzan?
Tarzan was directed by Chris Buck and Kevin Lima.
More films by Chris Buck Who is in the cast of Tarzan?
Tarzan stars Tony Goldwyn and Minnie Driver.
How much did Tarzan make at the box office?
Tarzan grossed $448.2 million worldwide ($171.1 million domestic, $277.1 million international) on a budget of $130 million.
How is Tarzan rated?
Tarzan has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 80 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Is Tarzan based on a book?
Yes. Tarzan is partly adapted from Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Jason Haslam.
What awards did Tarzan win?
Tarzan won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Best Original Song – Motion Picture at the Golden Globes 2000.
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