: Starring , this was the first ever adaptation. The Romance of Tarzan (1918)
Every Single Tarzan Movie (In Order Of Release) - ScreenRant
The Tarzan film franchise is one of the longest-running in cinematic history, spanning over 100 years and dozens of lead actors. From silent classics to modern blockbusters, the character has evolved from a "noble savage" to an articulate global adventurer. 🌿 The Silent Era (1918–1929) tarzan movie in order
: Notable for featuring a young as a villainous chieftain. Tarzan the Tiger (1929)
: Often cited by critics as the for its pre-Code action and chemistry. Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939) : Starring , this was the first ever adaptation
– Starring Alexander Skarsgård and Margot Robbie.
This is widely considered the "Golden Age" of Tarzan movies. Weissmuller, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, defined the character’s look, the "Me Tarzan, You Jane" persona, and the iconic Tarzan yell. Tarzan and His Mate (1934) Tarzan Escapes (1936) Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939) Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941) Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942) Tarzan Triumphs (1943) Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943) Tarzan and the Amazons (1945) Tarzan and the Leopard Woman (1946) Tarzan and the Huntress (1947) Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948) The Lex Barker & Gordon Scott Eras (1949–1960) 🌿 The Silent Era (1918–1929) : Notable for
– Starring Christopher Lambert.
The first cinematic Tarzan was Elmo Lincoln, who starred in the very first feature-length adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel. These films were largely faithful to the source material. – Starring Elmo Lincoln. The Romance of Tarzan (1918) – Starring Elmo Lincoln. The Revenge of Tarzan (1920) – Starring Gene Pollar. The Son of Tarzan (1920) – Starring P. Dempsey Tabler. The Adventures of Tarzan (1921) – Starring Elmo Lincoln.
| Year | Title | Tarzan Actor | Key Feature | |------|-------|--------------|--------------| | 1918 | Tarzan of the Apes | Elmo Lincoln | First feature film | | 1932 | Tarzan the Ape Man | Johnny Weissmüller | Iconic yell & MGM series start | | 1934 | Tarzan and His Mate | Johnny Weissmüller | Pre-Code sensuality | | 1939 | Tarzan Finds a Son! | Johnny Weissmüller | Introduction of “Boy” | | 1942 | Tarzan’s New York Adventure | Johnny Weissmüller | Tarzan in NYC | | 1949 | Tarzan’s Magic Fountain | Lex Barker | Fantasy/sci-fi elements | | 1953 | Tarzan and the She-Devil | Lex Barker | Female villain | | 1959 | Tarzan the Ape Man | Denny Miller | Failed remake | | 1981 | Tarzan, the Ape Man | Miles O’Keeffe | Softcore/Razzie winner | | 1984 | Greystoke | Christopher Lambert | Realistic, literary adaptation | | 1998 | Tarzan and the Lost City | Casper Van Dien | Pulp return | | 1999 | Tarzan (Disney) | Tony Goldwyn (voice) | Animated musical / Oscar song | | 2016 | The Legend of Tarzan | Alexander Skarsgård | Sequel-origin hybrid |