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The African

1983Movie1 h 41 min

Comedy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Story

Charlotte flies to East Africa to build a tourist center near Lake Williams where the pygmies live. Here she meets her husband Victor, a devoted conservationist who left her three years ago to live in the jungle. Can you imagine his enthusiasm when she arrives at the conclusion that the ideal place to build this holiday resort is his kitchen garden?

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Culture Clash
  • Environmental Themes
  • African Safari Setting
  • Humorous Conflict
  • Former Lovers
  • Lighthearted Entertainment
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Character-Driven Comedy

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Philippe de Broca
Written by
Philippe de Broca, Gérard Brach
Produced by
Claude Berri
Music by
Georges Delerue

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 22, 1983 · 1 h 41 min · Comedy, Adventure

Released
October 22, 1983
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Comedy, Adventure
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The African?"

Questions about The African

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The African?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The African worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The African okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The African make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The African?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The African in English?

French

No, it was made in French.