Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- playful
- affectionate
- whimsical
- family movie night
- children's viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded this as a weak, padded animated sequel, though its brisk child-friendly amusement received limited acknowledgment.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jane's search for an anniversary gift prompts Tarzan and Jane to recall the adventures of their first married year.
The plot strings together encounters with panthers, old friends, and an erupting volcano rather than following one continuous quest.
Jane's anniversary preparations and Tarzan's planned surprise organize the story around their newlywed bond.
Terk and Tantor help Jane search the jungle for an appropriate gift and contribute to the film's playful ensemble dynamic.
Films like Tarzan & Jane, and why
Tarzan
animated family adventure with jungle peril, animal companions, and a romantic relationship at its center
The Jungle Book
animated family adventure blending comedy, animal characters, and episodic encounters in a fantastical natural setting
The Lion King 1½
lighthearted animated adventure centered on animal friendships, comic sidekicks, and an episodic quest structure
Movie Details
- Directors
- Don MacKinnon, Lisa Schaffer, Victor Cook, Steve Loter
- Release Date
- 2002-06-24
- Runtime
- 75 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (708)
Cast
- Michael T. Weiss
- Olivia D'Abo
- Jeff Bennett
- Jim Cummings
- April Winchell
- René Auberjonois
- Grey DeLisle
- Alexis Denisof
- John O'Hurley
- Phil Proctor
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Tarzan & Jane about?
- A newlywed jungle couple revisits a year of perilous escapades while planning a surprise anniversary celebration.
- What is Tarzan & Jane like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tarzan & Jane as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Tarzan & Jane violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Tarzan & Jane as mild.
- What did critics think of Tarzan & Jane?
- Critics broadly regarded this as a weak, padded animated sequel, though its brisk child-friendly amusement received limited acknowledgment.
- Which films are like Tarzan & Jane?
- Films with a similar feel include Tarzan, The Jungle Book, and The Lion King 1½.
- How long is Tarzan & Jane?
- Tarzan & Jane runs 75 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tarzan & Jane?
- In United States, Tarzan & Jane streams on Disney Plus.
