Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- breezy
- sincere
- whimsical
- family movie night
- classic hollywood marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film enjoyable as a well-staged, animal-driven circus adventure, with Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O’Sullivan effective and Cheetah supplying much of the comedy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film emphasizes animal sequences, jungle peril, and display-oriented adventure in the tradition of a cinematic circus.
Captain Fry manipulates Tarzan by making him believe Jane will not return, using that deception to trap him.
Captain Fry plans to capture Tarzan, the rumored great white ape, and put him on display.
Cheetah provides recurring comic moments amid the expedition, captivity, and rescue plot.
Films like Tarzan Escapes, and why
Tarzan and His Mate
jungle adventure, charismatic heroic lead, animal companions, and light comic interludes
King Kong
classic studio adventure built around exotic wilderness, peril, romance, and spectacle
The Jungle Book
family-friendly jungle adventure with animal encounters, captivity peril, and rescuing heroes
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Release Date
- 1936-11-06
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (139)
Cast
- Johnny Weissmüller
- Maureen O'Sullivan
- John Buckler
- Benita Hume
- William Henry
- Herbert Mundin
- E. E. Clive
- Darby Jones
- Everett Brown
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Tarzan Escapes about?
- A lively 1930s jungle adventure sends Tarzan racing to rescue Jane and her companions from a hunter’s treachery and tribal captivity.
- What is Tarzan Escapes like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tarzan Escapes as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Tarzan Escapes violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Tarzan Escapes as mild.
- What did critics think of Tarzan Escapes?
- Critics generally found the film enjoyable as a well-staged, animal-driven circus adventure, with Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O’Sullivan effective and Cheetah supplying much of the comedy.
- Which films are like Tarzan Escapes?
- Films with a similar feel include Tarzan and His Mate, King Kong, and The Jungle Book.
- How long is Tarzan Escapes?
- Tarzan Escapes runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tarzan Escapes?
- In United States, Tarzan Escapes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
