Is Tarzan appropriate for children?

# Tarzan - Parental Guide Disney's animated adventure is generally family-friendly with a G rating and no profanity or sexual content. However, there are moderate action scenes involving predators and physical confrontations that may be intense for very young children. The film explores themes of identity and belonging, making it ideal for children ages 6 and up.

What age is Tarzan suitable for?

Our verdict for Tarzan is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Tarzan safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1999

Rating

Genre

Family, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Action

Synopsis

Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an expedition Jane Porter is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds out that he's human. Now Tarzan must make the decision as to which family he should belong to...

Cast

Tony Goldwyn

Tarzan (voice)

Minnie Driver

Jane Porter (voice)

Glenn Close

Kala (voice)

Alex D. Linz

Young Tarzan (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This 1999 Disney animated adventure has standard children's movie pacing with action sequences and dramatic moments, making it better suited for toddlers around age 2-3 rather than infants.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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