The Snows of Kilimanjaro

The Snows of Kilimanjaro

His adventures . . . Like his loves . . . Were great and exciting!

Directed by Henry King

Produced by 20th Century Fox

1952117 min5.9 / 10

A reflective, melancholic meditation on a writer's misspent life and lost loves, framed by his mortality in the African wilderness.

Writer Harry Street reflects on his life as he lies dying from an infection while on safari in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Snows of Kilimanjaro sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does The Snows of Kilimanjaro end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Snows of Kilimanjaro scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Snows of Kilimanjaro violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Snows of Kilimanjaro easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Love20

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