I Dreamed of Africa

2000, Drama, 1h 54m

101 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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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
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $6.5M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • Sound Mix:
    SDDS, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround, Dolby Stereo
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Kim Basinger
Kuki Gallmann
Vincent Perez
Paolo Gallmann
Liam Aiken
Emanuele Gallman
Garrett Strommen
Emanuele at 17
Eva Marie Saint
Franca
Daniel Craig
Declan Fielding
Lance Reddick
Simon
Connie Chiume
Wanjiku
James Ngobese
Luka
Ian Robert
Mike Donovan
Hugh Hudson
Director
Kuki Gallmann
Writer
Paula Milne
Screenwriter
Susan Shilliday
Screenwriter
Stanley R. Jaffe
Producer
John D. Schofield
Co-Producer
Allyn Stewart
Producer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music
Bernard Lutic
Cinematography
Scott Thomas
Film Editing
Pat McCorkle
Casting
Patsy Pollock
Casting
Andrew Sanders
Production Design
Ben Scott
Art Director
Maggie Gray
Set Decoration
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
Caroline Noble
Hair Designer
Caroline Noble
Makeup Artist
Chris Wheeldon
Production Manager
Jonathan Benson
First Assistant Director
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Critic Reviews for I Dreamed of Africa

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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.
    Jarrin R Super Reviewer
  • 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.
    April N Super Reviewer
  • May 28, 2008
    Kim Basinger was excellent in this. The whole film is wonderfully exotic and beautifully shot.
    Sunil J 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.
    Dean M Super Reviewer
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