Tarzan II (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When one of his missteps puts his family in jeopardy, Tarzan decides they would be better off without him.
Rated G • 2005 • 1h 12m
This G-rated animated prequel explores young Tarzan's struggle to fit in with his ape family. The film's rating is due to mild cartoon peril, slapstick violence, and themes of feeling like an outcast. Moments of danger include characters being chased, falling from heights, and facing off against bullying gorillas like Uto and Kago. There is no profanity or substance use. While generally lighthearted, a few scenes of jeopardy and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Tarzan II appropriate for kids?
This G-rated animated prequel explores young Tarzan's struggle to fit in with his ape family. The film's rating is due to mild cartoon peril, slapstick violence, and themes of feeling like an outcast. Moments of danger include characters being chased, falling from heights, and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Tarzan II
What happens in Tarzan II, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:14 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Tarzan II
Sexual content is not present. There are a couple of moments of very mild, non-sexual cartoon crudity, including a brief glimpse of a gorilla's backside and a slapstick scene where a character is hit in the rear with a spiky fruit. True to the character, Tarzan is shown wearing only a loincloth throughout the film.
Violence and gore in Tarzan II
Violence is mild, brief, and entirely cartoonish in nature. Several scenes feature characters in peril, such as being chased by a leopard or dangling from a cliff. Two large gorillas, Uto and Kago, act as aggressive bullies, shoving smaller characters and destroying a treehouse. The climax involves Tarzan using clever, non-lethal traps (e.g., vines, spiky fruit) to outsmart the bullies in a slapstick fashion.
Language in Tarzan II
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Tarzan II
None. No characters are shown drinking, smoking, or using any substances.
Mature themes in Tarzan II
The central theme is Tarzan's identity crisis and feeling of being an outcast, which leads him to run away from his family. This includes a scene where his mother briefly believes he is dead. Other themes include bullying, deception (the "monster" is a fabrication), and ultimately, self-acceptance and the importance of family.
Scary moments in Tarzan II
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Tarzan II yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tarzan II appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Tarzan II is best for ages 4+. It's rated G. This G-rated animated prequel explores young Tarzan's struggle to fit in with his ape family. The film's rating is due to mild cartoon peril, slapstick violence, and themes of feeling like an outcast. Moments of danger…
What age rating does Tarzan II have?
Tarzan II is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 4+.
What is Tarzan II about?
This G-rated animated prequel explores young Tarzan's struggle to fit in with his ape family. The film's rating is due to mild cartoon peril, slapstick violence, and themes of feeling like an outcast. Moments of danger include characters being chased, falling from heights, and facing off against bullying gorillas like…
Is there sex or nudity in Tarzan II?
Sexual content is not present. There are a couple of moments of very mild, non-sexual cartoon crudity, including a brief glimpse of a gorilla's backside and a slapstick scene where a character is hit in the rear with a spiky fruit. True to the character…
How violent is Tarzan II?
Violence is mild, brief, and entirely cartoonish in nature. Several scenes feature characters in peril, such as being chased by a leopard or dangling from a cliff. Two large gorillas, Uto and Kago, act as aggressive bullies, shoving smaller characters and…
Is the language in Tarzan II appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Tarzan II?
None. No characters are shown drinking, smoking, or using any substances.
What mature themes appear in Tarzan II?
The central theme is Tarzan's identity crisis and feeling of being an outcast, which leads him to run away from his family. This includes a scene where his mother briefly believes he is dead. Other themes include bullying, deception (the "monster" is a…
How long is Tarzan II?
Tarzan II runs 72 minutes, directed by Brian Smith, released in 2005.
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