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Adapted from Isak Dinesen's novel, OUT OF AFRICA, this film plaintively tells the story of two troubled adults who meet and fall in love in the African wilderness. Karen Blixen-Flecke (Meryl Streep) is a modern woman, caught in the shortcomings of a practical marriage. Finch Hatton (Robert Redford) is a gallant British hunter, .. Read more

Starring	Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen
Director	Sydney Pollack
Genres	Drama

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- Heavy going but critically lauded transcription of a semi-classic which ambles along for an extremely long time without really getting anywhere.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  exceptional film
  
  A great night in with this epic movie. Wonderful Kenyan landscapes and excellent performances from all the characters. Strong storyline, based on fact, safe for... read more »
  
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  - Wiltshire, England
  - 19 Jul 2004 at 17:44
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  A good watch - but very long
  
  A very good film - I love Meryl Streep and Robert Redford and this is a well-written and well-acted picture set against the stunning backdrop of WWI era Africa... read more »
  
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  - 17 Apr 2012 at 19:25
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  Not a PG
  
  The best thing about this movie is the music. The story is based on infidelity and STDs. Meryl Streep gets naked. It's not a PG and is unfit for children.
  
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  - Ruthin
  - 12 Jan 2012 at 18:07
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  - 4
  not good
  
  Not very good. Wouldn't recommend it. The story moved on at a snails pace far to slow for me me.
  
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  - 20 May 2011 at 21:20
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  Emotions so tight they almost burst
  
  I hadn't watched this film for 20 odd years - glad I did though - not only is it visually stunning, conveying the feel of the wide open space of Africa in ... read more »
  
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- - ash53
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  - newbury
  - 13 May 2011 at 14:50
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  Good one..
  
  I have only just got round to watching this film - have been meaning to since 1985! Meryl Streep is reliable as ever. The character and the premise of the film ... read more »
  
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  - deanhoxton
  - 17 reviews
  - London, UK
  - 05 Feb 2011 at 23:04
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  out of Africa
  
  Recommended to me by my sister as it is her favorite film. I watched it and enjoyed it so I too have recommended it to others. Has given me a yearning to visit... read more »
  
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  - Yorkshire
  - 19 May 2010 at 18:58
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  Out of Africa
  
  Excellent!! Stunning storyline, cast and plot development
  
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  - EXETER
  - 26 Dec 2009 at 15:36
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  Absolute Classic
  
  Streep, Redford, the beauty of the African plains. There is really nothing that can be said other than this is an absolute classic.
  
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  - Edinburgh
  - 12 Oct 2009 at 09:46
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  wonderful
  
  an amazing film acted to perfection by Meryl Street and Robert Redford. The scenery helped of course. So good I had to go out and buy the film. Unmisserble.
  
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- - muski
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  - Chichester
  - 09 Oct 2009 at 17:40
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  Must see
  
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  This is the type of film that makes you fall for Africa. Not emotionally overdone, I can't remember Meryl Streep even shedding one tear.
  
  I saw ... read more »
  
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- - LeopardShepherd
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  - Hereford
  - 10 Sep 2009 at 12:52
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- - 11
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  exceptional film
  
  A great night in with this epic movie. Wonderful Kenyan landscapes and excellent performances from all the characters. Strong storyline, based on fact, safe for... read more »
  
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  - Wiltshire, England
  - 19 Jul 2004 at 17:44
- - 6
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  Timeless Classic........
  
  I had heard so much about the movie but never seem to get the chance to watch it. But now i have finally watched, i thought it was worth all the wait. A ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 15 Jul 2004 at 14:01
- - 7
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  Not the worst Best Pitcure Winner
  
  Reminded me a bit of The Motorcyle Diaries in that the film was more about Kenya and colonialism than the story that was driving the film. In the end that wasn... read more »
  
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  - McClennan
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  - St Helens
  - 07 Jan 2005 at 01:15
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  An African Classic
  
  If you love Africa and you don't need a complicated plot with lots of fancy stuff and you enjoy a simple great movie, then this is a must. Based on a true ... read more »
  
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- - Charlotte
  - London
  - 15 Jul 2004 at 11:36
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  Sweeping romantic epic
  
  This bittersweet romance is set to the back-drop of fantastic scenery and wonderful music. You feel instantly drawn to the characters. It has a strong sense of ... read more »
  
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  - Penzance, Cornwall
  - 25 Apr 2005 at 18:43
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  OUT OF AFRICA
  
  This is a wonderful movie, that shows how africa changed over the years. A great love story with stunning views over open country.
  
  A bit of a girls ... read more »
  
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  - uk
  - 05 Mar 2005 at 10:21
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  Great film
  
  Thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and the plot - it was very watchable
  
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  - Blandford, Dorset
  - 10 Jun 2005 at 20:36
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  Slow first 2 hours
  
  Picked up a little bit but it was uber slow.
  
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  - Aylesbury, England
  - 12 Nov 2006 at 23:42
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  What a story
  
  Having been to Kenya I can understand how Karen Blixen fell in love with the country and its people. She shows up well as a determined and forceful character ... read more »
  
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  - Suffolk, England
  - 09 Dec 2006 at 16:34
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  Out of the ordinary
  
  Langourous romance set in Africa in the 20s with Danish baroness and future writer Karen Blixen being seduced first by the landscape (as are we) and then by ... read more »
  
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- - RJNeb2
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  - 29 Oct 2007 at 00:12

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  Adapted from Isak Dinesen's novel, OUT OF AFRICA plaintively tells the story of two troubled adults who meet and fall in love in the African wilderness. Karen Blixen-Flecke (Meryl Streep) is a modern woman, caught in the shortcomings of a practical marriage. Finch Hatton (Robert Redford) is a ...

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  Adapted from Isak Dinesen's novel, OUT OF AFRICA, this film plaintively tells the story of two troubled adults who meet and fall in love in the African wilderness. Karen Blixen-Flecke (Meryl Streep) is a modern woman, caught in the shortcomings of a practical marriage. Finch Hatton (Robert Redford) ...