How to Watch the Tarzan (Johnny Weissmuller) Movies in Order

Want to watch the Tarzan (Johnny Weissmuller) movies in order? The franchise spans 12 films released from 1932 to 1948. The simplest approach is release order, which is how the story was meant to unfold for audiences. Here is the complete Tarzan (Johnny Weissmuller) watch order, with links to our full guides for each film.

1. Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)

James Parker and Harry Holt are on an expedition in Africa in search of the elephant burial grounds that will provide enough ivory to make them rich. Parker's beautiful daughter Jane arrives unexpecte

2. Tarzan and His Mate (1934)

Harry Holt returns to Africa with his friend Martin Arlington to head up a large ivory expedition.

3. Tarzan Escapes (1936)

White hunter Captain Fry tries to take Tarzan back to civilization, caged for public display. He arrives in the jungle with Jane's cousins, Eric and Rita, who want Jane's help in claiming a fortune le

4. Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939)

A young couple die in a plane crash in the jungle. Their son is found by Tarzan and Jane who name him Boy and raise him as their own. Five years later a search party comes to find the young heir to mi

5. Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)

A scientific expedition happens to discover that gold exists on Tarzan's escarpment. The villainous Medford and Vandermeer kidnap Jane and Boy to extort from Tarzan the location of the gold.

6. Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942)

Circus owner Buck Rand kidnaps Boy to perform in his show. He forces a pilot to fly him, Boy and his animal trainer out of the jungle. Tarzan and Jane follow them to New York.

7. Tarzan Triumphs (1943)

Zandra, white princess of a lost civilization, comes to Tarzan for help when Nazis invade the jungle with plans to conquer her people and take their wealth. Tarzan, the isolationist, becomes involved

8. Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943)

A letter from Jane, who is nursing British troops, asks Tarzan's help in obtaining a malaria serum extractable from jungle plants. Tarzan and Boy set out across the desert looking for the plants. Alon

9. Tarzan and the Amazons (1945)

A group of archaeologists asks Tarzan to help them find an ancient city in a hidden valley of women. He refuses, but Boy is tricked into doing the job. The queen of the women asks Tarzan to help them.

10. Tarzan and the Leopard Woman (1946)

A tribe devoted to the leopard cult is dedicated to preventing civilization from moving further into Africa.

11. Tarzan and the Huntress (1947)

A shortage of zoo animals after World War II brings beautiful animal trainer Tanya, her financial backer and her cruel trail boss to the jungle. After negotiating a quota with the native king, they ta

12. Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948)

A high priest tries to force a young beauty to marry a pearl trader who is masquerading as the god Balu.

Watch order at a glance

1. Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)
2. Tarzan and His Mate (1934)
3. Tarzan Escapes (1936)
4. Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939)
5. Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)
6. Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942)
7. Tarzan Triumphs (1943)
8. Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943)
9. Tarzan and the Amazons (1945)
10. Tarzan and the Leopard Woman (1946)
11. Tarzan and the Huntress (1947)
12. Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948)

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