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Out of Africa

Name: Out of Africa
Director: Sydney Pollack
Genre: History, Romance, Drama
Released: 1985-12-20
Duration: 161 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen, Malick Bowens

1985 · 2h 41m · History, Romance, Drama

IMDb 7.1 Metacritic 69 RT 62%

If you're in the mood for sweeping, sophisticated drama with genuine historical weight and romantic intrigue, OUT OF AFRICA is a must-watch—this 1985 epic won Best Picture for a reason, delivering Meryl Streep at her finest against the stunning backdrop of colonial Kenya. Skip it only if you need something lighter or faster-paced; this is slow-burn cinema that demands your full attention.

Plot

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.

Director: Sydney Pollack

Cast: Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen, Malick Bowens

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