Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
1984, English. Directed by Hugh Hudson.
A shipping disaster in the 19th Century has stranded a man and woman in the wilds of Africa. The lady is pregnant, and gives birth to a son in their tree house. Soon after, a family of apes stumble across the house and in the ensuing panic, both parents are killed. A female ape takes the tiny boy as a replacement for her own dead infant, and raises him as her son. Twenty years later, Captain Phillippe D'Arnot discovers the man who thinks he is an ape. Evidence in the tree house leads him to believe that he is the direct descendant of the Earl of Greystoke, and thus takes it upon himself to return the man to civilization.
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 524 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Hugh HudsonDirector
- Christopher LambertJohn Clayton / Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
- Andie MacDowellMiss Jane Porter
- Ralph RichardsonThe Sixth Earl of Greystoke
- Ian HolmCapitaine Phillippe D'Arnot
- James FoxLord Charles Esker
- Cheryl CampbellLady Alice Clayton
- Ian CharlesonJeffson Brown
- Nigel DavenportMajor Jack Downing
- Nicholas FarrellSir Hugh Belcher
- Richard GriffithsCaptain Billings
- Paul GeoffreyLord John Clayton
- Hilton McRaeWilly
Details
- Released
- 30 March 1984
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Austin, Robert Towne
- Box office
- $46M
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What Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes is based on
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes is based on Tarzan of the Apes (1912) by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published by A. C. McClurg.
1912
Tarzan of the Apes
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Published by A. C. McClurg
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Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes: quick answers
Is Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 524 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes?
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Does Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes on?
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes?
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Who directed Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes?
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) was directed by Hugh Hudson and stars Christopher Lambert, Andie MacDowell, Ralph Richardson.
What is Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes based on?
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes is based on Tarzan of the Apes (1912) by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published by A. C. McClurg.