Coronation Street: Out of Africa
Coronation Street: Out of Africa

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Coronation Street: Out of Africa

2008
Movie
107 min
English

Coronation Street: Out of Africa is a 2008 spin-off film featuring locals from the British soap opera Coronation Street, who visit the luxury resort of Sun City, South Africa. Cilla Battersby-Brown, the mother from hell, brought her son and other "son" over to Africa to win a competition for $500,000

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Tony McHaleGenres: Drama, Soap Opera

Plot Summary

This special episode follows the residents of Coronation Street as they travel to South Africa on a charity mission. While there, they encounter unexpected challenges and personal revelations that test their relationships and resilience. The journey becomes a test of their faith and friendship as they navigate cultural differences and confront their own pasts.

Critical Reception

As a special spin-off, 'Coronation Street: Out of Africa' received a generally positive reception from fans for its departure from the usual weekday format, offering a more expansive and dramatic storyline. Critics noted its ambitious scope and the opportunity to see established characters in a different setting, though some felt it deviated too much from the show's core appeal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its cinematic quality and character development outside the usual Weatherfield setting.

  • Appreciated by fans for providing a different viewing experience with extended storylines.

  • Some critics found the exotic location and dramatic plot less authentic to the traditional Coronation Street feel.

Google audience: Audience reception was generally positive, with fans enjoying the special episode's adventurous plot and the chance to see their favorite characters in a new environment. The extended runtime and dramatic arcs were seen as a welcome change by many long-time viewers.

Fun Fact

The filming location for 'Out of Africa' was primarily the Western Cape region of South Africa, chosen for its diverse landscapes that could stand in for various African terrains.

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