How long is Out of Africa?

Out of Africa is 2 h 41 min long (161 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Out of Africa rated?

Out of Africa is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream Out of Africa?

In the US, as of 2026-11-04: YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Out of Africa (1985) runs 2 h 41 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.2 from 1,604 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 41 min — ends 10:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: History, Romance, Drama
Released: December 20, 1985
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 1,604 votes
Director: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.History and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 41 min, plan the evening: start by 8:19 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: YouTube TV (subscription).

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How long is Out of Africa?: Out of Africa is 2 h 41 min long (161 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Out of Africa rated?: Out of Africa is rated PG in the US.
Is Out of Africa a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. History and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 41 min, plan the evening: start by 8:19 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream Out of Africa?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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