Dream Lover (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1986, Dream Lover is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Alan J. Pakula, running about 104 minutes. “Now I lay me down to sleep. If I should kill before I wake...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After she's been attacked in her apartment, Cathy starts reliving the event in her dreams. She seeks help at a sleep disorder research center, but in doing so she encounters some unexpected results.
Who’s in it. Dream Lover stars Kristy McNichol as Kathy Gardner, Ben Masters as Michael Hansen, Jon Polito as Doctor James and Paul Shenar as Ben Gardner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Dream Lover has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $502.2K at the box office.
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 Dream Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dream Lover tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dream Lover (1986)?
- In US, Dream Lover 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 Dream Lover worth watching?
- Dream Lover holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dream Lover?
- Dream Lover stars Kristy McNichol, Ben Masters, Jon Polito, Paul Shenar and Justin Deas.
- When was Dream Lover released?
- Dream Lover was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.