Out of Africa (1985)

"Based on a true story."Movie
Audience Score
72
Out of Africa
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PG 2 hr 41 minDec 20th, 1985Drama, History, Romance
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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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 20th, 1985 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:February 29th, 2000 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$31,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$227,514,205 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Kim Jorgensen
Production Companies:Universal Pictures, Mirage Entertainment, Mirage Enterprises

Out of Africa Quotes

Confronting Danger in the Wilderness

Denys: I wouldn't run. If you do, she'll think you're something good to eat.
Karen Blixen: [staring at the lion] Have you-- Do you have a gun?

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.