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5.9 / 10(6,654 votes)IMDbPG-1320161h 49m$356.7M Worldwide GrossCanada, United Kingdom, United States of America

The Legend of Tarzan

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Synopsis

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official Trailer 2Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

Streaming Window: 102 Days
World Premiere

Los Angeles, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 1, 2016

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

October 11, 2016

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 11, 2016

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.98x ROI)

Production Budget

$180M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$356.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.98x

+$176.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $180MWorldwide: $356.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Yates
Screenplay & Story
Craig Brewer, Adam Cozad, Stuart Beattie
Original Score
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Original Title
The Legend of Tarzan
Country of Origin
Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 49m
Production Budget
$180M
Worldwide Gross
$356.7M
Production Studios
Village Roadshow Pictures, Dark Horse Entertainment, Beagle Pug Films, Jerry Weintraub Productions, RatPac Entertainment, Riche Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Yates

Screenplay & Story

Craig Brewer, Adam Cozad, Stuart Beattie, Edgar Rice Burroughs, John Collee

Original Score & Music

Rupert Gregson-Williams

Director of Photography

Jean-Philippe Gossart, Henry Braham

Film Editing

Mark Day

Producers

Mike Richardson, David Yates, Jerry Weintraub, Nik Korda, David Barron

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Edgar Rice Burroughs

Department Leadership Roster

David Yates

David Yates

Director

John Collee

John Collee

Writer

Craig Brewer

Craig Brewer

Screenplay

Adam Cozad

Screenplay

Stuart Beattie

Stuart Beattie

Screenplay

Tim Burke

Tim Burke

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jerry Weintraub

Jerry Weintraub

Producer

David Barron

David Barron

Producer

Alan Riche

Producer

Tony Ludwig

Producer

Buster Reeves

Buster Reeves

Stunt Coordinator

Rupert Gregson-Williams

Rupert Gregson-Williams

Original Music Composer

Mark Day

Mark Day

Editor

Stuart Craig

Stuart Craig

Production Design

Henry Braham

Henry Braham

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Canada14A
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of Tarzan

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Legend of Tarzan about?

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

Who directed The Legend of Tarzan?

The Legend of Tarzan was directed by David Yates.

Who stars in The Legend of Tarzan?

The principal cast of The Legend of Tarzan includes Alexander Skarsgård, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou.

When was The Legend of Tarzan released and how long is it?

The Legend of Tarzan was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Legend of Tarzan?

The Legend of Tarzan had a reported production budget of $180M and grossed $356.7M at the worldwide box office (1.98 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for The Legend of Tarzan?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of Tarzan was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams.

Is The Legend of Tarzan based on a book or true story?

The Legend of Tarzan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Rice Burroughs".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of Tarzan?

The Legend of Tarzan holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).