Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- gentle
- uplifting
- whimsical
- family movie night
- children's movie afternoon
What critics said
Critics generally found the straightforward prequel mildly enjoyable and heartfelt but substantially weaker than the original Tarzan film.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Young Tarzan believes that his differences from the gorillas make him a danger and concludes that everyone would be better off without him.
Tarzan’s flight leads him to the dark, desolate region of Dark Mountain, where new experiences reveal his own jungle abilities.
The story follows Tarzan as a boy moving from confusion about his identity toward recognition of his unique strengths.
Zugor becomes the new friend who helps Tarzan understand that he possesses valuable abilities even without ape talents.
Films like Tarzan II, and why
The Jungle Book
Both are family-friendly animated coming-of-age adventures centered on a young outsider discovering courage and belonging in a vivid natural world.
Brother Bear
Both combine animated fantasy adventure with animal communities, self-discovery, and a reassuring message about individuality.
Mulan
Both are Disney animated stories about identity, family acceptance, and a protagonist learning to value distinctive abilities.
The Good Dinosaur
Both feature a feral or isolated child navigating an unfamiliar wilderness while forming an important friendship and finding belonging.
Movie Details
- Director
- Brian Smith
- Release Date
- 2005-06-13
- Runtime
- 72 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (1269)
Cast
- Harrison Chad
- George Carlin
- Brad Garrett
- Ron Perlman
- Estelle Harris
- Glenn Close
- Lance Henriksen
- Brenda Grate
- Connor Hutcherson
- Harrison Fahn
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- 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 II about?
- A young Tarzan flees his gorilla family and finds confidence by discovering that his differences conceal extraordinary jungle skills.
- What is Tarzan II like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tarzan II as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Tarzan II violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Tarzan II as mild.
- What did critics think of Tarzan II?
- Critics generally found the straightforward prequel mildly enjoyable and heartfelt but substantially weaker than the original Tarzan film.
- Which films are like Tarzan II?
- Films with a similar feel include The Jungle Book, Brother Bear, Mulan, and The Good Dinosaur.
- How long is Tarzan II?
- Tarzan II runs 72 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tarzan II?
- In United States, Tarzan II streams on Disney Plus.
