Forbidden Dreams (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1982, Forbidden Dreams is a comedy film directed by Neri Parenti, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Paolo Coniglio is a naive and clumsy employee in a comics publishing house, bullied by his manager and his terrible future mother-in-law. To escape his dreary daily routine, he finds himself living vivid daydreams with "Dalia", the beautiful heroine of the books that he's translating. One day, though, while shopping, Paolo meets a charming blonde that looks like Dalia, and finds himself trapped in a shady intrigue.
Who’s in it. Forbidden Dreams stars Paolo Villaggio as Paolo Coniglio, Janet Ågren as Dalia, Alessandro Haber as Commissario Rovere and Alida Valli as Madre di Marina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Forbidden Dreams has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forbidden Dreams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden Dreams tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden Dreams (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forbidden Dreams change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Forbidden Dreams worth watching?
- Forbidden Dreams holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forbidden Dreams?
- Forbidden Dreams stars Paolo Villaggio, Janet Ågren, Alessandro Haber, Alida Valli and Sofia Lombardo.
- When was Forbidden Dreams released?
- Forbidden Dreams was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.