Out of Africa (1985) movie poster

Out of Africa (1985)

"Based on a true story."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 66% (RT: 62%, MC: 69) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
HistoryRomanceDrama

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Runtime
2h 41m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (1,511 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
62%
Metacritic
69
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
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,511 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 66%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Sydney Pollack cited several classic history films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of Out of Africa was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Out of Africa is a 1985 history, romance, drama film directed by Sydney Pollack. 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.

The film has been rated by 1,511 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a history film, Out of Africa delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Out of Africa (1985) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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