I Dreamed of Africa (2000)
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9% of critics liked it
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56% of users liked it
(5,443 ratings)
Kim Basinger stars in this film based on the life and work of Kuki Gallmann. As a child, Kuki visited Africa with her family and became fascinated with the beauty of its land and wildlife. Years later, at the age of 25, Kuki returned to Africa with her husband, Paolo (Vincent Perez), and their young… More Kim Basinger stars in this film based on the life and work of Kuki Gallmann. As a child, Kuki visited Africa with her family and became fascinated with the beauty of its land and wildlife. Years later, at the age of 25, Kuki returned to Africa with her husband, Paolo (Vincent Perez), and their young son, Emanuele (Liam Aiken). Kuki and Paolo built a ranch and developed a passionate interest in protecting the endangered wildlife of the region, such as elephants and rhinos. However, while Africa was a place of beauty and wonder for Kuki, it was also full of danger and tragedy, and when Paolo is unexpectedly killed, Kuki is left alone to fend for Emanuele and her unborn child in this spectacular but unforgiving landscape. I Dreamed of Africa was directed by Academy Award-winner Hugh Hudson and also features Robert Loggia and Eva Marie Saint. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Hugh Hudson
- Written By
- Paula Milne, Susan Shilliday
- Genres
- Drama
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- May 5, 2000 Wide
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader
Ultimately the movie is alluring and respectful -- its sadness may be what saves it from becoming sensationalist or trite.
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Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
It hasn't any rhythm at all, just a string of downbeats and a hackneyed old tune that equates mere survival with heroism.
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Mark Caro, Chicago Tribune
Doesn't have much plot.
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Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Africa never gets inside the heads of its characters. They may be based on actual people, but they're flat as cardboard.
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Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly
Director Hugh Hudson (Chariots of Fire) visits adversities as if they were stops on a photo safari.
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Cast
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Kim Basinger
as Kuki Gallman
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Vincent Perez
as Paolo Gallman
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Liam Aiken
as Emanuele Pirri-Gallman (age 7)
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Garrett Strommen
as Emanuele Pirri-Gallman (age 17)
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Eva Marie Saint
as Franca
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Daniel Craig
as Declan Fielding
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Lance Reddick
as Simon
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Connie Chiume
as Wanjiku
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James Ngobese
as Luka
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Ian Roberts
as Mike Donovan
- Allison Smith
