Tarzan the Ape Man
“Mothered by an ape—he knew only the law of the jungle—to seize what he wanted!”
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.
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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, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | LaCinetek |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Tarzan the Ape Man
Tarzan the Ape Man is a 1932 English-language adventure film directed by W.S. Van Dyke. The cast is led by Johnny Weissmüller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Neil Hamilton. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 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 made in United States of America. It was released on March 22, 1932, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Writers
- Ivor Novello, Cyril Hume
- Release date
- March 22, 1932
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Tarzan the Ape Man cast & crew
Tarzan the Ape Man was directed by W.S. Van Dyke and written by Ivor Novello and Cyril Hume.
The cast features Johnny Weissmüller as Tarzan, Maureen O'Sullivan as Jane Parker, Neil Hamilton as Harry Holt, C. Aubrey Smith as James Parker, Doris Lloyd as Mrs. Cutten, and Forrester Harvey as Beamish.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Harold Rosson and it was produced by Irving Thalberg.
Is Tarzan the Ape Man worth watching?
Tarzan the Ape Man holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 227 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, Tarzan the Ape Man is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tarzan the Ape Man
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Cast of Tarzan the Ape Man
Johnny Weissmüller
Tarzan
Maureen O'Sullivan
Jane Parker
Neil Hamilton
Harry Holt
C. Aubrey Smith
James Parker
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Cutten
Forrester Harvey
Beamish
Ray Corrigan
Ape (uncredited)
Ivory Williams
Riano
Johnny Eck
Bird Creature (uncredited)
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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 Fandango At Home.
▸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 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Tarzan the Ape Man rated?
Tarzan the Ape Man is rated NR. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 227 ratings.
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