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Out of Africa

1985Movie2 h 41 minPG

HistoryRomance
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic697.2Rotten Tomatoes62%82%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving history movie about a real life story and history, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Based on a true story.

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.

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  • Epic Romantic Drama
  • Breathtaking Cinematography
  • Poignant Biographical Narrative
  • Colonial Era Setting
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Iconic Musical Score
  • Slow-Burning Passion
  • Visual Splendor
  • Tragic Love Story

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Sydney Pollack
Written by
Kurt Luedtke
Produced by
Sydney Pollack
Music by
John Barry

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Facts

December 20, 1985 · 2 h 41 min · PG

Released
December 20, 1985
Runtime
2 h 41 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
History, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Swahili
Made in
United States
Budget
$31 million
Box office
$228 million
Available in
84 countries

Tropes

Gorgeous Period Dress, Ain't Too Proud to Beg, New Year Has Come +9

  • Gorgeous Period Dress
  • Ain't Too Proud to Beg
  • New Year Has Come
  • Lady of Adventure
  • Geeky Turn-On
  • Instant Expert
  • Character Development
  • Gold Digger
  • Framing Device
  • National Geographic Nudity
  • The Storyteller
  • Great White Hunter

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Out of Africa?"

Questions about Out of Africa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Out of Africa?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Out of Africa streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Out of Africa worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Out of Africa okay for kids?

PGSexual contentViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Out of Africa good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Out of Africa plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Out of Africa a box office hit?

Budget$31 million
Box office$228 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $31 million to make and earned $228 million worldwide, 7.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Out of Africa use?

Gorgeous Period DressAin't Too Proud to BegNew Year Has ComeLady of AdventureGeeky Turn-OnInstant ExpertCharacter DevelopmentGold DiggerFraming DeviceNational Geographic NudityThe StorytellerGreat White Hunterand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Gorgeous Period Dress, Ain't Too Proud to Beg, and New Year Has Come.