Dreams (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1990, Dreams is a fantasy and drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 119 minutes. “The past, present, and future. The thoughts and images of one man... for all men. One man's dreams... for every dreamer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A collection of magical tales based upon the actual dreams of director Akira Kurosawa.
Who’s in it. Dreams stars Akira Terao as I, Mitsuko Baisho as Mother of 'I', Toshie Negishi as Mother carrying child and Mieko Harada as The Snow Fairy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Dreams has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dreams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dreams tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dreams (1990)?
- In US, Dreams is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dreams worth watching?
- Dreams holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dreams?
- Dreams stars Akira Terao, Mitsuko Baisho, Toshie Negishi, Mieko Harada and Mitsunori Isaki.
- When was Dreams released?
- Dreams was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.