How old was Meryl Streep in Out of Africa?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While Out of Africa was being made, Meryl Streep was:

35 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Out of Africa:

January 1, 1985

And the birth date of Meryl Streep:

June 22, 1949

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Meryl Streep might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.