Out of Africa

Out of Africa

1985

Hoping to forge a better life, Denmark native Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep) enters into a marriage of convenience with a womanizing baron. But when the couple moves to Nairobi, Karen falls in love with a free-spirited hunter (Robert Redford) who can't be tied down. Director Sydney Pollack's lush period drama earned seven Academy Awards, including statues for Best Picture, Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography.

Based on a true story.

Winner of 7 Academy Awards

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Film Detail

Genre
Drama - Romance
Length
2 hrs. 41 mins.
US Theatrical Release
December 18, 1985
US Box Office
$87,100,000 (#986 of 7538)
Global Office
$266,185,197 (#624 of 4500)
Rating
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested

Collection Detail

Edition
Single Disc & Digital
Resolution | Digital Platform
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Aspect Ratio
WS 1.85:1
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master 5.1
Studio
Universal Studios
Released
April 27, 2010
Acquired Date
November 27, 2015
Times Seen
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Last Watched
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Actors

Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Robert Redford
Robert Redford
Klaus Maria Brandauer
Klaus Maria Brandauer
Michael Kitchen
Michael Kitchen
Malick Bowens
Malick Bowens
Joseph Thiaka
Joseph Thiaka
Stephen Kinyanjui
Stephen Kinyanjui
Michael Gough
Michael Gough
Suzanna Hamilton
Suzanna Hamilton
Rachel Kempson
Rachel Kempson
Graham Crowden
Graham Crowden
Leslie Phillips
Leslie Phillips
Shane Rimmer
Shane Rimmer

Directors

Sydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack

Producers

Sydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack

Writers

Kurt Luedtke
Kurt Luedtke

Awards & Accolades

  • 1985 Golden Globe: Best Motion Picture, Drama
  • 1985 Oscar : Art Direction
  • 1985 Oscar : Best Director - Sydney Pollack
  • 1985 Oscar : Best Picture
  • 1985 Oscar : Cinematography
  • 1985 Oscar : Music (Original Score)
  • 1985 Oscar : Sound
  • 1985 Oscar : Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Special Features

Commentaries
  • director Sydney Pollack
Documentaries
  • Song of Africa
  • Audio Commentary
  • Featurettes

Other Recommendations

User Reviews

Ratings

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RT Fresh
63%
Tomatometer
88 votes
RT Fresh Certified
82%
Popcornmeter
2,097 votes
METASCORE
69
18 votes
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
88,413 votes

Additional Info

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  3. Common Sense Media