I Dreamed of Africa (2000): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
I Dreamed of Africa is a 2000 drama directed by Hugh Hudson, starring Kim Basinger. It is based on I Dreamed of Africa by Kuki Gallmann. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $14.4 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Critics gave it 10% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Hugh Hudson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $50M
- Based on
- I Dreamed of Africa by Kuki Gallmann
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I Dreamed of Africa About?
The premise of I Dreamed of Africa without spoilers, adapted from I Dreamed of Africa by Kuki Gallmann.
Inspired by the true story of Kuki Gallmann, this drama follows a woman who leaves Italy to build a new life in the African wilderness with her husband and son. Facing challenging landscapes and personal hardships, she discovers her inner strength and determination. Through her experiences, she evolves into a passionate and respected conservationist, dedicating herself to protecting the region’s natural beauty and wildlife.
I Dreamed of Africa Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- kenya
- ranch
- italian
- snake
- dream
- husband wife relationship
- based on true story
- four word title
- reckless driving
- truck
- pet dog
- mud
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- animal attack
- land rover
- hospital visit
- village
- interracial relationship
- dead elephant
- death of pet
- bulldozer
- shotgun
- family home
- european abroad
- second marriage
- female narrator
- new life
- car crash
- overturning car
- overturned car
- autobiographical
- cricket the sport
- single mother
- photograph
- schoolboy
- teenage boy
- younger version of character
- older version of character
- target practice
- plate
- hunting rifle
- windpump
- windstorm
- held at gunpoint
- stolen car
- forced to strip
- crying man
- police station
- hospital room
- burning paper
- egg
I Dreamed of Africa Cast
Kim Basinger stars in I Dreamed of Africa. Directed by Hugh Hudson.
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Director Hugh Hudson
More from Hugh Hudson
More films directed by Hugh Hudson, best-rated first: Chariots of Fire, Finding Altamira, Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes and Revolution.
I Dreamed of Africa Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave I Dreamed of Africa 10% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 10% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 56%
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 55% User score
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I Dreamed of Africa Box Office & Budget
I Dreamed of Africa grossed $14.4 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 29% of what it cost. $6.7 million came from the US and Canada and $7.7 million (54%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.4M
29% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $6.7M
- International
- $7.7M
- Budget
- $50M
I Dreamed of Africa Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer I Dreamed of Africa ≣ 2000 ≣ Trailer
Cars in I Dreamed of Africa
15 cars on screen, including the Land-Rover 109'' Series IIa Station Wagon and the Land-Rover 88'' Series IIa.
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Land-Rover 109'' Series IIa Station Wagon Main role -
Land-Rover 88'' Series IIa Main role -
1980 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role -
1971 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina Minor role
I Dreamed of Africa Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Soñé con África” and “África dos Meus Sonhos”.
- Also known as
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- Soñé con África
- África dos Meus Sonhos
- Je rêvais de l'Afrique
- África de meus Sonhos
- Sognando l'Africa
- Ich träumte von Afrika
- Álom Afrikáról
- Snila jsem o Africe
- Я Мечтала Об Африке
- Мечтах за Африка
- Я мріяла про Африку
- Unelmia Afrikasta
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- Marzyłam o Afryce
- Jag Drömde Om Afrika
- Ονειρεύτηκα την Αφρική
- 꿈꾸는 아프리카
- Rüyamdaki Afrika
- 夢遊非洲
- El somni d’Àfrica
- 梦游非洲
- สัมผัสฝันแอฟริกา
Seen I Dreamed of Africa?
Movies Like I Dreamed of Africa
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Tale of Africa, Out of Africa and The African.
I Dreamed of Africa FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of I Dreamed of Africa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I Dreamed of Africa?
I Dreamed of Africa runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was I Dreamed of Africa released?
I Dreamed of Africa was released on May 5, 2000.
Who directed I Dreamed of Africa?
I Dreamed of Africa was directed by Hugh Hudson.
More films by Hugh Hudson Who is in the cast of I Dreamed of Africa?
I Dreamed of Africa stars Kim Basinger.
How much did I Dreamed of Africa make at the box office?
I Dreamed of Africa grossed $14.4 million worldwide ($6.7 million domestic, $7.7 million international) on a budget of $50 million.
How is I Dreamed of Africa rated?
I Dreamed of Africa has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 10% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Is I Dreamed of Africa based on a book?
Yes. I Dreamed of Africa is adapted from I Dreamed of Africa by Kuki Gallmann.
Does I Dreamed of Africa have a post-credit scene?
No. I Dreamed of Africa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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