Movie

Tarzan in Manhattan

1989 · 94 min

A light, campy fish-out-of-water adventure that's easy to watch and doesn't take itself too seriously.

Overview: Tarzan goes to New York to rescue the chimp Cheetah, who has been captured by an evil animal experimenter. There, he teams up with Jane, a cab driver and daughter of an ex-cop private eye, who help Tarzan free Cheetah and his friends.
How it feels: Campy, light, whimsical and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Survival, justice, family, friendship
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: campystrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
justice
family
friendship
corruption
Places: big city
wilderness
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none