Out of Africa
"Based on a true story."
Originally released in 1985. Out of Africa is a history/romance film. directed by Sydney Pollack. With a runtime of 2h 41m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, and Klaus Maria Brandauer
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
2h 41m
161 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (1,490 votes)
Budget
$31M
Production budget
Box Office
$227.5M
7.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Revenue
- $227,514,205
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Mirage Entertainment
- Mirage Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Out of Africa?
Out of Africa has a runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes (161 minutes total).
When was Out of Africa released?
Out of Africa was released on December 20, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Out of Africa?
The main cast of Out of Africa includes Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen, Malick Bowens.
Is Out of Africa worth watching?
Out of Africa has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,490 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.