The Legend of Tarzan
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Overview
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.
Director / Creator
David Yates
Writers
Adam Cozad, Craig Brewer, Edgar Rice Burroughs
Top Cast
About The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Legend of Tarzan (2016) is a Action, Fantasy, and Drama film from United Kingdom and India. the film was directed by David Yates from a screenplay by Adam Cozad and Craig Brewer. It runs 1 hour and 49 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Lingala.
What it's 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.
Cast and crew
The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Rory J Saper, and Christian Stevens in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Adam Cozad, Craig Brewer, and Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Legend of Tarzan holds a rating of 6.2/10 based on 197,389 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 36%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 44/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 2 wins & 4 nominations total. These numbers place The Legend of Tarzan within the broader landscape of Action and Fantasy cinema from 2016, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Legend of Tarzan is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Legend of Tarzan is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Fantasy films, The Legend of Tarzan offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2016 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Alexander Skarsgård and Rory J Saper are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Legend of Tarzan on your watchlist for later.
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