Out of Africa(1985)
“Based on a true story.”
Overview
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.
Director
Sydney Pollack
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$31M
Revenue
$228M
Cast
Robert Redford
as Denys George Finch Hatton
Meryl Streep
as Karen Christence Dinesen Blixen
Klaus Maria Brandauer
as Baron Bror Blixen/Baron Hans Blixen
Michael Kitchen
as Berkeley Cole
Malick Bowens
as Farah
Michael Gough
as Lord Delamere
Suzanna Hamilton
as Felicity
Rachel Kempson
as Lady Belfield
Graham Crowden
as Lord Belfield
Leslie Phillips
as Sir Joseph
Shane Rimmer
as Belknap, farm manager
Joseph Thiaka
as Kamante
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
2h 41m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$31M
Box Office
$228M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Mirage Entertainment • Mirage Enterprises
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Out of Africa?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Out of Africa (1985).
What is Out of Africa 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 directed Out of Africa?▼
Out of Africa was directed by Sydney Pollack and released in 1985. It is a history, romance, drama film.
How long is Out of Africa?▼
Out of Africa has a runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes (161 minutes total).
Who stars in Out of Africa?▼
The cast of Out of Africa includes Robert Redford as Denys George Finch Hatton, Meryl Streep as Karen Christence Dinesen Blixen, Klaus Maria Brandauer as Baron Bror Blixen/Baron Hans Blixen, Michael Kitchen as Berkeley Cole, Malick Bowens as Farah and more.
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