Tarzan
“An immortal legend as you've only imagined.”
Synopsis
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...
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Tarzan - Theatrical Trailer #1 (35mm 4K)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-14
Top Cast
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Tony Goldwyn
Tarzan (voice)
Minnie Driver
Jane Porter (voice)
Glenn Close
Kala (voice)
Alex D. Linz
Young Tarzan (voice)
Rosie O'Donnell
Terk (voice)
Brian Blessed
Clayton (voice)
Nigel Hawthorne
Professor Archimedes Q. Porter (voice)
Lance Henriksen
Kerchak (voice)
Wayne Knight
Tantor (voice)
Taylor Dempsey
Young Tantor (voice)
Sherry Lynn
Additional Voices (voice)
Bob Bergen
Additional Voices (voice)
Rodger Bumpass
Additional Voices (voice)
Lily Collins
Baby Ape (voice)
Jim Cummings
Additional Voices (voice)
Debi Derryberry
Additional Voices (voice)
Jason Marsden
Additional Voices (voice)
Chris Sanders
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
June 18, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$130M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$448.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.45x
+$318.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Buck, Kevin Lima
- Screenplay & Story
- Tab Murphy, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White
- Original Score
- Mark Mancina
- Original Title
- Tarzan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $130M
- Worldwide Gross
- $448.2M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Walt Disney Feature Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Buck, Kevin Lima
Tab Murphy, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White, Phil Collins, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Brian Pimental, Juliet Giglio, Keith Giglio, Stephen J. Anderson, Mark Kennedy, Carole Holliday, Gaëtan Brizzi, Paul Brizzi, Don Dougherty, Ed Gombert, Randy Haycock, Don Hall, Kevin Harkey, Glen Keane, Burny Mattinson, Frank Nissen, John Norton, Jeff Snow, Mike Surrey, Christopher J. Orr, Mark Walton, Stevie Wermers-Skelton, Kelly Wightman, John Ramirez
Mark Mancina
Gregory Perler
Bonnie Arnold
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Buck
Director
Kevin Lima
Director
Tab Murphy
Screenplay
Bob Tzudiker
Screenplay
Noni White
Screenplay
Mark Mancina
Original Music Composer
Bonnie Arnold
Producer
Gregory Perler
Editor
Peter DeMund
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarzan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tarzan 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 directed Tarzan?
Tarzan was directed by Chris Buck, Kevin Lima.
Who stars in Tarzan?
The principal cast of Tarzan includes Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Glenn Close, Alex D. Linz, Rosie O'Donnell.
When was Tarzan released and how long is it?
Tarzan was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tarzan?
Tarzan had a reported production budget of $130M and grossed $448.2M at the worldwide box office (3.45 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Tarzan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tarzan was composed by Mark Mancina.
Is Tarzan based on a book or true story?
Tarzan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Rice Burroughs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tarzan?
Tarzan holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).