Out of Africa

– Out of Africa tells the story of the life of Danish author Karen Blixen, who at the beginning of the..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 41 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Out of Africa (1985)

Out of Africa tells the story of the life 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 the autobiographical novel by Karen Blixen from 1937.

Out of Africa (1985) - Trailer

Release Date:

20 Dec 1985

Language:

English, Swahili

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Sydney Pollack

Writer:

Karen Blixen (based upon: "Out of Africa" and other writings), Judith Thurman (book), Errol Trzebinski (book), Kurt Luedtke (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen

Plot:

Follows the life of Karen Blixen, who establishes a plantation in Africa. Her life is Complicated by a husband of convenience (Bror Blixen), a true love (Denys), troubles on the plantation, schooling of the natives, war, and catching VD from her husband.

Awards:

Won 7 Oscars. Another 23 wins & 27 nominations.

Production:

Universal Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
60%
Metacritic:
69%