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Movie Info

Release Date: December 20, 1985
Runtime: 161 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (12)
Genres:
Drama Romance History
Budget: $31,000,000
Revenue: $227,514,205
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
62%
Tomatometer
69
69/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.2/10
TMDB
1,515 votes
7.2/10
IMDb
92,650 votes
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Out of Africa

1985

"Love blooms where the wild things roam."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Memorias de África? 🇫🇷 FR: Out Of Africa - Souvenirs D'Afrique? 🇵🇹 PT: Entre Dois Amores? 🇯🇵 JA: 愛と哀しみの果て? 🇰🇷 KO: 아웃 오브 아프리카? All international titles (12) →

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
0 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2
Year Festival Category Winner
1986 Oscars Best Director Sydney Pollack
1986 Oscars Best Picture Sydney Pollack

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Connections with other movies

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Box Office

Budget: $31,000,000
Revenue: $227,514,205
Profit $196,514,205
ROI +633.9% (7.3x)

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Out of Africa is directed by Sydney Pollack .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#romantic 66 #infidelity 53 #melancholy 45 #romance 44 #based on memoir or autobiography 30 #1910s 28 #africa 26 #farm 21 #historical drama 17 #plantation 9 #kenya 4 #safari 3 #british colonial 3 #nairobi 2 #cuckolded husband 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about Out of Africa

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  • The film was primarily shot on location in Kenya, utilizing the stunning landscapes to authentically portray the beauty of Africa as experienced by Karen Blixen.

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  • Robert Redford and Meryl Streep's characters share a significant connection through their love for the African landscape, which is symbolized by the recurring imagery of the vast savanna.

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  • Meryl Streep learned to speak Danish for her role as Karen Blixen, showcasing her commitment to authenticity in portraying the character's cultural background.

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  • In one scene, a lion can be seen walking past the characters; however, this was achieved with careful planning to ensure the safety of the cast and crew during filming.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Meryl Streep's hairstyle changes between shots during a scene at the farm, which could disrupt the flow of the narrative for attentive viewers.

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  • Sydney Pollack directed this film, which is notable for its grand visual storytelling style, reminiscent of his earlier work in films like 'The Way We Were'.

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