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      I Dreamed of Africa

      2000, Drama, 1h 54m

      102 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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      The straightforward retelling of Kuki Gallman's life in Africa neither moves or entertains the viewer. Read critic reviews

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      I Dreamed of Africa (2000) I Dreamed of Africa (2000) I Dreamed of Africa (2000) I Dreamed of Africa (2000) I Dreamed of Africa (2000) I Dreamed of Africa (2000) I Dreamed of Africa (2000) I Dreamed of Africa (2000) "I Dreamed of Africa photo 5" "I Dreamed of Africa photo 6" "I Dreamed of Africa photo 7" "I Dreamed of Africa photo 8" Nothing in his privileged Italian upbringing could have prepared Paolo (Vincent Perez) for the devastating, destructive wind storms and other challenges of Africa in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Nothing in his privileged Italian upbringing could have prepared Paolo (Vincent Perez) for the devastating, destructive wind storms and other challenges of Africa in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Despite the initial hazards and imposing nature of this strange land, Africa comes to open its arms to Kuki (Kim Basinger), Emanuele (Liam Aiken) and her family in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Despite the initial hazards and imposing nature of this strange land, Africa comes to open its arms to Kuki (Kim Basinger), Emanuele (Liam Aiken) and her family in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Kim Basinger (left) stars as Kuki Gallmann (right), whose brave move to Africa inspired her passion for wildlife conservation, in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Kim Basinger (left) stars as Kuki Gallmann (right), whose brave move to Africa inspired her passion for wildlife conservation, in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Kuki Gallmann (Kim Basinger) is a daughter of privilege who moves from Italy to the wilds of Africa with her new husband, Paolo (Vincent Perez, left) and young son Emanuele (Liam Aiken) Kuki Gallmann (Kim Basinger) is a daughter of privilege who moves from Italy to the wilds of Africa with her new husband, Paolo (Vincent Perez, left) and young son Emanuele (Liam Aiken) Kim Basinger is Kuki Gallman in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Kim Basinger is Kuki Gallman in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Director Hugh Hudson and star Kim Basinger discuss a scene during the South Africa-based filming of Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Director Hugh Hudson and star Kim Basinger discuss a scene during the South Africa-based filming of Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Vincent Perez stars as Paolo Gallmann, Kuki's charismatic husband and partner in this daring adventure in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Vincent Perez stars as Paolo Gallmann, Kuki's charismatic husband and partner in this daring adventure in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Kuki (Kim Basinger) struggles to let her equally passionate and adventurous son Emanuele (Garrett Strommen) develop into an independent man in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Kuki (Kim Basinger) struggles to let her equally passionate and adventurous son Emanuele (Garrett Strommen) develop into an independent man in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Kim Basinger is Kuki Gallman in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Kim Basinger is Kuki Gallman in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Having promised him to do something good and make a new start, Kuki (Kim Basinger) toils to make Kenya feel like home to her young son, Emanuele (Liam Aiken) Having promised him to do something good and make a new start, Kuki (Kim Basinger) toils to make Kenya feel like home to her young son, Emanuele (Liam Aiken) Vincent Perez and Kim Basinger in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa Vincent Perez and Kim Basinger in Columbia's I Dreamed Of Africa "I Dreamed of Africa photo 20"

      Movie Info

      Inspired by the true story of indomitable Kuki Gallmann, the film tells of a beautiful and inquisitive woman who had the courage to escape from her comfortable yet monotonous life in Italy to start anew in the African wilderness with her son, Emanuele, and her new husband, Paolo. Gallmann faces great danger there but eventually becomes a celebrated conservationist.

      • Rating: PG-13 (Sensuality|Nudity|Traumatic Episodes|Violence)

      • Genre: Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Hugh Hudson

      • Producer: Stanley R. Jaffe, Allyn Stewart

      • Writer: Kuki Gallmann, Paula Milne, Susan Shilliday

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $6.5M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment

      • Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Jaffilms

      • Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround, Dolby Stereo

      • Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

      Cast & Crew

      Kim Basinger
      Vincent Perez
      Liam Aiken
      Garrett Strommen
      Daniel Craig
      Ian Robert
      Paula Milne
      Susan Shilliday
      Maurice Jarre
      Bernard Lutic
      Scott Thomas
      Andrew Sanders
      Ben Scott
      Maggie Gray
      Shirley Russell
      Caroline Noble
      Caroline Noble
      Chris Wheeldon
      Jonathan Benson

      Critic Reviews for I Dreamed of Africa

      Audience Reviews for I Dreamed of Africa

      • Feb 18, 2015
        I don't think this was the best movie. It lacked in the story department as well as acting. Although it did have great landscapes, it still fails to impress.
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      • Jan 12, 2009
        The scenery and Vincent Perez were worth a look. I've never seen Garrett Strommen, or at least I don't remember. And that's odd because he is HOT! I've read that it stays rather true to the actual story.
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      • May 28, 2008
        Kim Basinger was excellent in this. The whole film is wonderfully exotic and beautifully shot.
        Super Reviewer
      • Mar 08, 2007
        This true drama based on the memoirs of Kuki Gallmann was so emotionally and sadly when she got homestead on a farm in Africa with her new husband and young son.
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