Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

Name: Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action, Romance
Released: 1984-03-30
Duration: 143 min
Rating: 6.4

1984 · Movie · PG · 143 min · ★ 6.4 · 68% critics

AdventureDramaActionRomance

After a shipwreck leaves an aristocratic couple stranded in the African wilderness, their infant son is taken in and raised by a community of apes. Years later, he’s found by an explorer and brought back to the world he never knew, where he must navigate unfamiliar rules, relationships, and a pull between two very different homes.

Based on Tarzan of the Apes

Also known as Greystoke - The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes · Greystoke

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Years: 1984
Release date: 1984-03-30
Language: English
Rated: PG
Runtime: 143 min
Critic score: 68/100
TMDB rating: 6.4/10 (501 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a more grounded, often sad Tarzan-style drama focused on identity and belonging rather than nonstop action; Not for you if you need a fast pace or a lighter adventure like White Fang.

Pros: emotional, serious retelling; strong performances; striking jungle sequences | Cons: slow second half; uneven pacing; some distracting dubbing