Movie

Out of Africa

“Based on a true story.”

★ 7.2(1,550)19852h 41m

Out of Africa is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, LaCinetek, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Good to know

Director: Sydney Pollack
Release date: 1985-12-20
Runtime: 2h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $227,514,205
Budget: $31,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Out of Africa — trailer

About Out of Africa

Out of Africa is a 1985 movie in the History, Romance and Drama genres, directed by Sydney Pollack, starring Robert Redford, Meryl Streep and Klaus Maria Brandauer. It has a runtime of 2 hours 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 1,550 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Out of Africa in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Robert Redford

Denys George Finch Hatton

Meryl Streep

Karen Christence Dinesen Blixen

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Baron Bror Blixen/Baron Hans Blixen

Michael Kitchen

Berkeley Cole

Malick Bowens

Farah

Michael Gough

Lord Delamere

Suzanna Hamilton

Felicity

Rachel Kempson

Lady Belfield

Graham Crowden

Lord Belfield

Leslie Phillips

Sir Joseph

Shane Rimmer

Belknap, farm manager

Joseph Thiaka

Kamante

Themes & keywords

farminfidelityafricaplantationsafarimelancholynairobicoffee growerromancekenyabased on memoir or autobiographybritish colonialsyphilisdanishhistorical drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Out of Africa in France?+

In France, Out of Africa is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, LaCinetek, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Out of Africa on Netflix?+

Out of Africa is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Out of Africa?+

Out of Africa has a runtime of 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).

Who stars in Out of Africa?+

Out of Africa stars Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen and Malick Bowens.

When did Out of Africa come out?+

Out of Africa is a 1985 movie directed by Sydney Pollack.

What genre is Out of Africa?+

Out of Africa is History, Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Out of Africa?+

Out of Africa was directed by Sydney Pollack.