Out of Africa

1985 | 161 minutes | 7.2 ★ (1353)

Out of Africa
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    20 December 1985

  • DirectingSydney Pollack
  • Budget

    $31,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $227,514,205.00

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