Movies like Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

King Kong explores the story of a gigantic, mysterious gorilla, and a film crew's encounter with him on Skull Island. It offers a narrative that intertwines the beauty and tragedy of encountering the wild, akin to Tarzan's tale in Greystoke.

This animated Disney classic brings the story of Tarzan to life through vivid animation and catchy songs. The movie shows Tarzan's journey from orphaned infant to the King of the Jungle, offering an experience that viewers who enjoyed the character's journey in Greystoke will find both familiar and enchanting.

Revisiting the iconic character, The Legend of Tarzan follows John Clayton III, Tarzan, as he returns to the Congo to serve as a trade emissary, unaware that he is a pawn in a deadly convergence of greed and revenge. Fans of Greystoke will appreciate this more recent adaptation that delves into Tarzan's life after he's re-acclimated to society.

Both a reimagining of the original animated film and an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's works, The Jungle Book follows young Mowgli on his adventures in the jungle. Like Greystoke, it's a tale of a human finding his place between the world of animals and the world of men.

Set in 17th-century France, The Man in the Iron Mask tells the tale of the musketeers who must reunite to replace the cruel King Louis XIV with his imprisoned identical twin. Fans of Greystoke's historical setting and adventure elements will enjoy this swashbuckling tale of honor and brotherhood.

Medicine Man features Sean Connery as a scientist who discovers a cure for cancer in the Amazon rainforest but struggles to find it again. The film's themes of environmentalism and the intersection between modern and tribal life resonate with viewers who appreciated the depth of Greystoke.

Instinct revolves around a primatologist who is held for murder after an incident in the jungle, leading to a psychological exploration of his experiences living with gorillas. It’s a gripping story that, like Greystoke, challenges the boundaries between civilization and the natural world.