The Dreaming (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, The Dreaming is a fantasy and horror film directed by Mario Andreacchio, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A place where ancient mysteries survive... and nightmares are real. A burial ground is unearthed. A Girl dies. An ancient curse lives on. And then there are the dreams... Dreams or nightmares?... Nightmares or premonitions? A young doctor becomes inextricably involved in a chain of supernatural events, that point towards death.
Who’s in it. The Dreaming stars Arthur Dignam as Professor Bernard Thornton, Penny Cook as Cathy Thornton, Gary Sweet as Geoff and Laurence Clifford as Najira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Dreaming has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dreaming page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dreaming 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 The Dreaming (1988)?
- In US, The Dreaming is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dreaming worth watching?
- The Dreaming holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dreaming?
- The Dreaming stars Arthur Dignam, Penny Cook, Gary Sweet, Laurence Clifford and Laurence Clifford.
- When was The Dreaming released?
- The Dreaming was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.