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Out of Africa

"Based on a true story."

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PG 1985 · 2h 41m
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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.

Theatrical
Dec 20, 1985
Box Office
$227.5M
Budget
$31.0M
Return
7.3x
DVD / Blu-ray
Feb 29, 2000
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3
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Universal Pictures, Mirage Entertainment, Mirage Enterprises
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Confronting Danger in the Wilderness
Denys I wouldn't run. If you do, she'll think you're something good to eat.
Karen Blixen Have you-- Do you have a gun?
[staring at the lion]
Denys She won't like the smell of you.
Choosing Authenticity Over Expectations
Karen Blixen When you go away... you don't always go on safari, do you? Just want to be away.
Denys It's not meant to hurt you.
Karen Blixen It does.

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