The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Seen it?1952 | 117 min | Adventure, Romance, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and adventure fans. If you loved Lost Horizon or 127 Hours, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
Writer Harry Street reflects on his life as he lies dying from an infection while on safari in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 82K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry King
- Gregory PeckHarry Street
- Susan HaywardHelen Street
- Ava GardnerCynthia Green
- Hildegard KnefCountess Liz
- Leo G. CarrollUncle Bill Swift
- Torin ThatcherJohnson
- Ava NorringBeatrice
- Helene StanleyConnie
- Marcel DalioEmile
- Vicente GómezGitarrist