Tarzan the Ape Man
“The most beautiful woman of our time in the most erotic adventure of all time.”
The Tarzan story from Jane's point of view. Jane Parker visits her father in Africa where she joins him on an expedition. A couple of brief encounters with Tarzan establish a (sexual) bond between her and Tarzan. When the expedition is captured by savages, Tarzan comes to the rescue.
Where to watch Tarzan the Ape Man in United States
Can I watch Tarzan the Ape Man in United States? Tarzan the Ape Man isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Tarzan the Ape Man streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Tarzan the Ape Man
Tarzan the Ape Man is a 1981 English-language action, adventure and comedy film directed by John Derek. The cast is led by Bo Derek, Richard Harris, John Phillip Law. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 4.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Tarzan the Ape Man was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Svengali Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 7, 1981, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $37 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Derek
- Writers
- Tom Rowe, Gary Goddard
- Release date
- August 7, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $37 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Svengali Productions
Tarzan the Ape Man cast & crew
Tarzan the Ape Man was directed by John Derek and written by Tom Rowe and Gary Goddard.
The cast features Bo Derek as Jane Porter, Richard Harris as James Porter, John Phillip Law as Harry Holt, Miles O'Keeffe as Tarzan, Steve Strong as Ivory King, and Wilfrid Hyde-White as Club Member (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Perry Botkin Jr., cinematography is by John Derek, and it was produced by Bo Derek.
Is Tarzan the Ape Man worth watching?
Tarzan the Ape Man holds an audience score of 4.1/10 from 111 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and comedy, Tarzan the Ape Man is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tarzan the Ape Man
Tarzan the Ape Man isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Tarzan the Ape Man
Bo Derek
Jane Porter
Richard Harris
James Porter
John Phillip Law
Harry Holt
Miles O'Keeffe
Tarzan
Steve Strong
Ivory King
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Club Member (voice)
Laurie Main
Club Member (voice)
Harold Ayer
Club Member (voice)
Akushula Selayah
Nambia (Africa)
Tarzan the Ape Man — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tarzan the Ape Man in United States?
Tarzan the Ape Man is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Tarzan the Ape Man in?
Tarzan the Ape Man is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tarzan the Ape Man?
Tarzan the Ape Man runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is Tarzan the Ape Man rated?
Tarzan the Ape Man is rated R. It holds a 4.1/10 audience score from 111 ratings.
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