Directed by David Yates and written by Stuart Beattie and Craig Brewer, this action-adventure film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie, and Christoph Waltz. Originally released in theaters in 2016, the feature film will be available in France on Netflix on December 9, 2025. The film offers a new take on the classic story by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
The story follows John Clayton, who has returned to his life in Britain after spending his childhood in the jungle. Settled down with Jane, he accepts a mission to the Congo without suspecting the trap that awaits him there. Colonial official Leon Rom seeks to use him to further his own interests, forcing the hero to reconnect with his jungle instincts.
The couple plunges into a region marked by political tensions, local alliances, and resource exploitation. The journey forces John to rediscover a way of life he had left behind and to face his contradictions.
The film was developed by Warner Bros., which wanted to revive the character created in 1912. David Yates was chosen to direct after his work on several installments of the Harry Potter saga. Stuart Craig's sets are based on aerial shots taken in Gabon and integrated into digital environments. No real animals were used, as the creatures were generated by visual effects supervised by Tim Burke. Alexander Skarsgård underwent four months of intensive physical training. Margot Robbie landed the role of Jane after her remarkable debut in The Wolf of Wall Street. The project went through several casting rounds before the final selection of the team.
The film adopts an adventurous tone, combining travel, action scenes, and historical issues. The pace alternates between physical confrontations and passages exposing the political mechanisms at play. The target audience includes fans of reinterpretations of popular stories, mainstream adventures, and films that blend history and fiction.
Tarzan
Film | 2016
On Netflix December 9, 2025
Adventure | Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes
By David Yates | Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie, Christoph Waltz
Original title: The Legend of Tarzan
Nationality: United States
Its arrival on the platform allows us to rediscover a recent adaptation of the character, combining action and historical exploration.
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