Tarzan

Orphaned as an infant and raised by a protective ape named Kala, a boy grows up swinging through the treetops and believing the jungle is all there is. When a human expedition arrives, he meets Jane Porter, whose curiosity and kindness open his eyes to a world he never knew existed. As he learns he’s human, loyalties get complicated, and he has to weigh where he feels at home while new dangers and alliances emerge around him. The film follows his relationships and choices without revealing how things end, keeping the focus on his sense of belonging and the contrast between two very different lives.

Released by Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1999, Tarzan was directed by Chris Buck and Kevin Lima. The screenplay credits include Tab Murphy, Bob Tzudiker, and Noni White, and the story adapts Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic character for a family audience, blending traditional animation with new techniques.

The movie won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for Phil Collins' "You'll Be in My Heart," a tune that became closely identified with the film and helped broaden its appeal beyond kids.

Tarzan's soundtrack, driven by Phil Collins' pop-rock songs, helped the movie reach mainstream listeners, and the film's use of the "Deep Canvas" technique for lush, moving backgrounds influenced later animated productions. Several sequences, especially the swinging-through-the-vines action, have become memorable moments referenced in other media.

Critics generally gave favorable reviews, reflected in a solid audience rating and a 7.4/10 average from viewers. Themes center on identity, family, and the tension between the untamed natural world and polite society, with strong voice work from Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Glenn Close, and Rosie O'Donnell supporting an emotionally focused adventure.