2.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Tarzan the Ape Man (1981)
Tarzan the Ape Man (1981)
Overview
The Tarzan story from Jane's point of view. Jane Parker visits her father in Africa where she joins him on an expedition. A couple of brief encounters with Tarzan establish a (sexual) bond between her and Tarzan. When the expedition is captured by savages, Tarzan comes to the rescue
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
2.7
Overview
The Tarzan story from Jane's point of view. Jane Parker visits her father in Africa where she joins him on an expedition. A couple of brief encounters with Tarzan establish a (sexual) bond between her and Tarzan. When the expedition is captured by savages, Tarzan comes to the rescue
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film leans right by championing a return to primal instincts and a romanticized 'natural order' as a solution to the perceived artificiality of civilization, reinforcing traditional gender roles within its central romantic narrative.
The movie employs traditional casting for its central characters, without intentional race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, rather than presenting explicit critiques or strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Tarzan the Ape Man (1981) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers exclusively on the heterosexual romance between Tarzan and Jane and their adventures, with no queer representation present.
The film "Tarzan the Ape Man" (1981) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on the traditional story of Tarzan and Jane, focusing on adventure, romance, and jungle life, without any elements pertaining to transgender identity.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. The primary female character, Jane Parker, is not depicted as a combatant.
The 1981 film adaptation of Tarzan features the titular character and Jane, both portrayed with their established canonical genders from Edgar Rice Burroughs' original stories and prior adaptations. No significant characters underwent a gender change.
The film's main characters, Tarzan and Jane, are portrayed by white actors, consistent with their established racial depictions in Edgar Rice Burroughs' original novels and prior adaptations. No significant character's race was altered from its source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
3.4
4.0
Critic Ratings
0.9
2.4
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