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Out of Africa

PG19852h 41mSydney Pollack
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 62% · Metacritic 69

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"Based on a true story."

Tells the life story of Danish author Karen Blixen, who at the beginning of the 20th century moved to Africa to build a new life for herself. The film is based on her 1937 autobiographical novel.

HistoryRomanceDrama
FarmInfidelityAfricaPlantationSafariMelancholyNairobiCoffee GrowerRomanceKenya

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Frequently asked questions

What is Out of Africa (1985) about?

Tells the life story of Danish author Karen Blixen, who at the beginning of the 20th century moved to Africa to build a new life for herself. The film is based on her 1937 autobiographical novel.

Who stars in Out of Africa?

Out of Africa stars Robert Redford (Denys Finch Hatton), Meryl Streep (Karen Blixen), Klaus Maria Brandauer (Bror / Hans von Blixen-Finecke), Michael Kitchen (Berkeley Cole), Malick Bowens (Farah Aden). The film was directed by Sydney Pollack.

How long is Out of Africa?

Out of Africa has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG.

Is Out of Africa worth watching?

Out of Africa holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 62. Fans of History, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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