I Dreamed of Africa
2000 · Movie · PG-13 · 114 min · ★ 5.4 · 22% critics
Inspired by a true story, this drama follows a woman who leaves a comfortable but unfulfilling life in Italy to begin again with her family in the African wilderness. As she adapts to danger, hardship, and unfamiliar surroundings, her journey grows into a deep connection with nature and conservation.
Based on I Dreamed of Africa
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Details
- Years
- 2000
- Release date
- 2000-05-05
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Critic score
- 22/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.4/10 (85 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy sad, nature-centered true-story dramas with sweeping African landscapes; Not for you if you need fast pacing, strong character depth, or consistently uplifting emotion.
Pros: striking scenery; heartfelt quiet moments; nature-focused story | Cons: clunky script; uneven acting; episodic pacing
Themes
- africa
Cast & crew
Kim Basinger
as Kuki Gallmann
Vincent Perez
as Paolo Gallmann
Liam Aiken
as 7-Year-Old Emanuele
Daniel Craig
as Declan Fielding
Eva Marie Saint
as Franca
Lance Reddick
as Simon
Stephen Jennings
as Vincenzo
Nick Boraine
as Duncan Maitland
Garrett Strommen
as 17-Year-Old Emanuele
Connie Chiume
as Wanjiku
Directed by Hugh Hudson