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Out of Africa

“Based on a true story.”
7.1 / 10 (1,587 votes)

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.

Release Date December 20, 1985
Runtime 161 min
Genres History, Romance, Drama
Status Released
Budget $31,000,000
Revenue $227,514,205
Trailers & Videos
Official Trailer Trailer
Denys Refuses to Shoot the Lioness Clip
Karen Fights the Lioness Clip
Robert Redford and Meryl Streep Own a Coffee Farm in Kenya Clip
Robert Redford and Meryl Streep Soar Over Kenya Clip
Out of Africa Wins Best Sound: 1986 Oscars Featurette
Out of Africa Wins Cinematography: 1986 Oscars Featurette
Out of Africa and Witness Win Writing Awards: 1986 Oscars Featurette
Out of Africa Wins Art Direction: 1986 Oscars Featurette
Sydney Pollack ‪Wins Best Directing: 1986 Oscars Featurette
Out of Africa Wins Best Picture: 1986 Oscars Featurette
Trailer Trailer
John Barry Wins Original Score: 1986 Oscars Featurette
Production Studios
Universal Pictures Universal Pictures Mirage Entertainment Mirage Enterprises Mirage Enterprises
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Top Billed Cast
Robert Redford
Robert Redford Denys Finch Hatton
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep Karen Blixen
Klaus Maria Brandauer
Klaus Maria Brandauer Bror / Hans von Blixen-Finecke
Michael Kitchen
Michael Kitchen Berkeley Cole
Malick Bowens
Malick Bowens Farah Aden
Michael Gough
Michael Gough Lord Delamere
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