Out of Africa(1985)
Based on a true story.
Out of Africa Synopsis
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.
Out of Africa (1985) is a history, romance and drama film directed by Sydney Pollack, released on December 20, 1985 with a runtime of 2h 41m. It stars Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Klaus Maria Brandauer and Michael Kitchen. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,578 ratings.
- Director:
- Sydney Pollack
- Writers:
- Kurt Luedtke, Judith Thurman, Errol Trzebinski
- Producers:
- Sydney Pollack
- Cinematographer:
- David Watkin
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Mirage Entertainment, Mirage Enterprises
- Budget:
- $31,000,000
- Revenue:
- $227,514,205
- Status:
- Released
Out of Africa (1985) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Out of Africa before you stream it.
Out of Africa Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Out of Africa.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Trailer
Trailer
Denys Refuses to Shoot the Lioness
Clip
Karen Fights the Lioness
Clip
Robert Redford and Meryl Streep Own a Coffee Farm in Kenya
Clip
Robert Redford and Meryl Streep Soar Over Kenya
Clip
Out of Africa Wins Best Sound: 1986 Oscars
Featurette
Out of Africa Wins Cinematography: 1986 Oscars
Featurette
Out of Africa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Redford
as Denys George Finch Hatton
Meryl Streep
as Karen Christence Dinesen Blixen
Klaus Maria Brandauer
as Baron Bror Blixen/Baron Hans Blixen
Michael Kitchen
as Berkeley Cole
Malick Bowens
as Farah
Michael Gough
as Lord Delamere
Suzanna Hamilton
as Felicity
Rachel Kempson
as Lady Belfield
Graham Crowden
as Lord Belfield
Leslie Phillips
as Sir Joseph
Shane Rimmer
as Belknap, farm manager
- Joseph Thiaka
Joseph Thiaka
as Kamante
Key crew
Directed by Sydney Pollack, written by Kurt Luedtke, Judith Thurman and Errol Trzebinski, produced by Sydney Pollack.
Explore more History titles
Out of Africa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 1,578 ratings.
You may also like
The Bridges of Madison County
1995
A United Kingdom
2016
Tess
1979
The Duchess
2008
Far from the Madding Crowd
2015
Far from the Madding Crowd
1967
Breathe
2017
A Place in the Sun
1951
Wuthering Heights
1939
The Secret: Dare to Dream
2020
Wuthering Heights
1970
Lady Chatterley's Lover
2015
Persuasion
1995
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
1927
Sense and Sensibility
1995
The Zone of Interest
2023
The Time Traveler's Wife
2009
Brooklyn
2015
Not Easily Broken
2009
Gone with the Wind
1939
Movies similar to Out of Africa
Three Colors: Red
1994
Gladiator
2000
Match Point
2005
Jarhead
2005
Million Dollar Baby
2004
Analog Love
2024
Freaks
1932
Donnie Darko
2001
All Quiet on the Western Front
1930
Wings of Desire
1987
Forrest Gump
1994
American Beauty
1999
Haru
1996
Gharana Bullodu
1995
Es werde Licht! 2. Teil
1918
Es werde Licht!
1917
Colombine
2019
Charlotte, mon amour...
2025
Three for the Show
1955
The Best Years of Our Lives
1946
Out of Africa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Out of Africa online?
+
Out of Africa (1985) is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Out of Africa?
+
The main cast of Out of Africa (1985) includes Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen and Malick Bowens. The film was directed by Sydney Pollack. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Out of Africa released?
+
Out of Africa was released on December 20, 1985 and runs for 2h 41m.
Is Out of Africa worth watching?
+
Out of Africa (1985) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 1,578 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Out of Africa?
+
Yes. The official Out of Africa trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.