Tarzan
Tarzan
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Tarzan is a sweeping Disney animated adventure with a vibrant jungle setting, humor, and warm character bonds, but its emotional and action content is stronger than in many gentle family films. The story includes parental loss, animal attacks, chase scenes, the use of a gun, and a threatening human villain, which can be upsetting for younger or more sensitive children even though the visuals are stylized rather than graphic. These elements appear several times across the film, especially early on and during key danger sequences, while the broader tone remains adventurous and often playful. For children around 7 or 8 who are sensitive to death, separation, or predator scenes, watching with an adult is a good idea. Parents can help by briefly explaining the themes of belonging, grief, and bravery beforehand, then checking in after intense moments and reminding children that the film regularly returns to safety, friendship, and warmth.
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...
Difficult scenes
The opening can be quite intense for young children. It shows a ship on fire during a storm, followed by the loss of both human and animal family members, leaving a baby suddenly alone in a threatening environment. Even without graphic imagery, the orphaning theme and the predator entering the home can create real fear or sadness. A leopard named Sabor appears several times as a source of immediate danger. The attacks are fast, aggressive, and built around high tension, with characters in clear risk of serious injury or death. Children who are sensitive to roaring animals, predator scenes, or chase sequences may find these moments especially scary. Tarzan also experiences emotional pain through rejection. Kerchak tells him harshly that he does not belong like the other gorillas, leading to visible sadness and confusion about who he is. For some children, this kind of emotional hurt can stay with them as strongly as the action scenes. When the human explorers arrive, the danger becomes more realistic. Gunshots, the presence of a hunter, and the threat posed by a hostile adult man may feel more disturbing than the animal scenes for some children, because the menace seems deliberate and colder in tone.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 1999
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., Walt Disney Feature Animation
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Tarzan is a sweeping Disney animated adventure with a vibrant jungle setting, humor, and warm character bonds, but its emotional and action content is stronger than in many gentle family films. The story includes parental loss, animal attacks, chase scenes, the use of a gun, and a threatening human villain, which can be upsetting for younger or more sensitive children even though the visuals are stylized rather than graphic. These elements appear several times across the film, especially early on and during key danger sequences, while the broader tone remains adventurous and often playful. For children around 7 or 8 who are sensitive to death, separation, or predator scenes, watching with an adult is a good idea. Parents can help by briefly explaining the themes of belonging, grief, and bravery beforehand, then checking in after intense moments and reminding children that the film regularly returns to safety, friendship, and warmth.
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...
Difficult scenes
The opening can be quite intense for young children. It shows a ship on fire during a storm, followed by the loss of both human and animal family members, leaving a baby suddenly alone in a threatening environment. Even without graphic imagery, the orphaning theme and the predator entering the home can create real fear or sadness. A leopard named Sabor appears several times as a source of immediate danger. The attacks are fast, aggressive, and built around high tension, with characters in clear risk of serious injury or death. Children who are sensitive to roaring animals, predator scenes, or chase sequences may find these moments especially scary. Tarzan also experiences emotional pain through rejection. Kerchak tells him harshly that he does not belong like the other gorillas, leading to visible sadness and confusion about who he is. For some children, this kind of emotional hurt can stay with them as strongly as the action scenes. When the human explorers arrive, the danger becomes more realistic. Gunshots, the presence of a hunter, and the threat posed by a hostile adult man may feel more disturbing than the animal scenes for some children, because the menace seems deliberate and colder in tone.