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Tarzan II

Tarzan II

1h 12m2005United States of America
AventureAnimationFamilial

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Watch-outs

ViolenceScary scenesSadness / tearsMockery

What this film brings

friendshipfamilyself acceptancecourage

Content barometer

Violence

2/5

légerfort

Moderate

Fear

2/5

légerfort

A few scenes

Sexuality

1/5

légerfort

Allusions

Language

1/5

légerfort

Mild

Narrative complexity

0/5

légerfort

Simple

Adult themes

0/5

légerfort

None

Expert review

Tarzan II is a family animated adventure focused on Tarzan's childhood, with a generally warm tone that includes some fear and sadness about not fitting in. The main sensitive material involves an accident that injures a mother figure, chase scenes with a leopard, the threat of a supposed monster, and repeated teasing and rejection aimed at Tarzan. The intensity is moderate and clearly stylized, with no graphic violence or adult content, but several suspenseful moments may unsettle younger viewers, especially scenes involving heights, separation from family, and Tarzan's belief that he has caused serious harm. For most children, the story is easier to engage with from about age 5, with extra support if they are sensitive to threatening animals or guilt based stories. Parents may want to explain beforehand that the film is mainly about difference, belonging, and self confidence, within a reassuring family framework.

Synopsis

When one of his missteps puts his family in jeopardy, Tarzan decides they would be better off without him.

Difficult scenes

Early in the story, Tarzan feels different from the other young gorillas, and his mistakes bring frustration, teasing, and disapproval. This pattern of rejection may affect sensitive children because the film clearly shows his shame and fear of putting his family in danger. One important sequence involves an accident on a log above a canyon, where Kala is injured after a loss of balance. The scene is not graphic, but it combines height, the risk of falling, and emotional distress, which can be intense for a young child. Tarzan ends up alone in the jungle and is chased by Sabor the leopard in scenes that are fairly suspenseful for a family film. The animal is presented as a real predator, and the atmosphere becomes darker in the area around the Dark Mountain. The myth of Zugor creates several scary moments, with loud echoing cries in the mountain and the idea of a creature feared by everyone. Even though the film stays accessible, these scenes rely on the unknown and on anticipation, which may worry very young viewers. Mama Gunda and her sons intimidate Tarzan and other characters through their size and aggression, with chase scenes and stylized physical confrontations. There are no detailed injuries, but their hostile and humiliating behavior increases the film's emotional tension.

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About this title

Format
Feature film
Year
2005
Runtime
1h 12m
Countries
United States of America
Original language
EN
Directed by
Brian Smith
Main cast
Harrison Chad, George Carlin, Brad Garrett, Ron Perlman, Estelle Harris, Glenn Close, Lance Henriksen, Brenda Grate, Connor Hutcherson, Harrison Fahn
Studios
DisneyToon Studios