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I Dreamed of Africa

2000Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

DramaRomance
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic335.5Rotten Tomatoes10%56%
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic335.5Rotten Tomatoes10%56%

Summary

Inspired by the true story of indomitable Kuki Gallmann, the film tells of a beautiful and inquisitive woman who had the courage to escape from her comfortable yet monotonous life in Italy to start anew in the African wilderness with her son, Emanuele, and her new husband, Paolo. Gallmann faces great danger there but eventually becomes a celebrated conservationist.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Hugh Hudson
Written by
Susan Shilliday, Paula Milne
Produced by
Allyn Stewart, Stanley R. Jaffe
Music by
Maurice Jarre

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Facts

May 5, 2000 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
May 5, 2000
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Romance, Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$34 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
75 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream I Dreamed of Africa?"

Questions about I Dreamed of Africa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Dreamed of Africa?

The RokuTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, I Dreamed of Africa streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is I Dreamed of Africa worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (22).

Is I Dreamed of Africa okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is I Dreamed of Africa good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was I Dreamed of Africa a box office flop?

Budget$34 million
Box office$14 million

Yes: it cost about $34 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 42% of its budget.