Come True (2021): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Come True is a 2021 sci-fi horror film directed by Anthony Scott Burns, starring Julia Sarah Stone as Sarah Dunne, Caroline Buzanko and Christopher Heatherington. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $70,459 worldwide. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Anthony Scott Burns
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- IFC Midnight
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Come True About?
The premise of Come True without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Eighteen-year-old Sarah, haunted by recurring nightmares, enrolls in a sleep study hoping for answers. What begins as a scientific exploration soon takes a dark turn as her dreams begin to manifest as terrifying realities. The researchers involved make a startling discovery, but Sarah finds herself at the center of a frightening phenomenon, struggling to distinguish between the waking world and the horrors she experiences in her sleep.
Come True Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- surrealism
- reference to philip k. dick
- falling asleep
- hypnagogic experience
- teenage girl wears a hospital gown
- female nudity
- rear nudity
- male nudity
- teenage girl in a shower
- non sexual female nudity
- sleep study
- going insane
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- teenage runaway
- dream
- nightmare
- coma
- movie theater
- bookstore
- panic attack
- covered in blood
- text message
- coffee shop
- mother daughter relationship
- homelessness
- teenage girl
- passing out
- laundromat
- robbery
- trauma
- sex
- hospital
- scientist
- strapped to a bed
- fangs
- somnambulism
- sleepwalking
- cell phone
- bleeding from one's eye
- darkness
- playground
- sleeping bag
- sleeping outside
- backpack
- bicycle
- prologue
- high school
- girls' bathroom
- high school student
- recurring nightmare
- sleeping in class
Come True Cast & Characters
Julia Sarah Stone leads the cast as Sarah Dunne, with Caroline Buzanko as Emily and Christopher Heatherington as Dr. Meyer. Directed by Anthony Scott Burns; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anthony Scott Burns
- Julia Sarah Stone as Sarah Dunne
- Caroline Buzanko as Emily
- Christopher Heatherington as Dr. Meyer
- Tedra Rogers as Zoe
Also Starring in Come True
· 14 more- Carlee Ryski Anita
- Landon Liboiron Jeremy
- Tiffany Helm Old Woman
- Chantal Perron
- Marla Renae Intake Nurse
- Kaya Coleman
- Christopher Thomas Jack
- Michelle Rios Principal
- Skylar Radzion
- Austin Baker Will
- Brandon DeWyn Michael
- John Tasker Lyle
- Elena Porter
- Shane Ghost Keeper
Come True Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Come True 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10. Our Echo Score gives it 70/100, strongest in sensory experience (90) and weakest in rewatch factor (40).
Come True Echo Score Breakdown
Come True presents an arresting sensory and stylistic identity, though its narrative cohesion and replay value remain inconsistent. Critics widely commend its haunting visuals, striking cinematography, and vivid imagery that establish a pervasive atmosphere of unease. However, many point to a sluggish pace and a twist-heavy conclusion that undercuts its story coherence and emotional payoff. Character depth is serviceable but not fully realized amid the dream logic. Altogether, the film stands as an intriguing visual journey with tempered narrative appeal.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 85
In terms of art and craft, Come True excels with its haunting cinematography and meticulous production design. Reviewers highlight the striking visual compositions, measured camera movements, and the director’s deliberate pacing to build tension. The film’s stylistic choices, including the muted color palette and precise framing, contribute to an immersive atmosphere. Despite minor critiques of editing rhythm, the overall execution of visual elements offers a compelling and cohesive aesthetic.
- Character & Emotion 65
In terms of character and emotion, the performances are intermittently effective but often underdeveloped. The lead’s nuanced portrayal anchors the surreal narrative, yet supporting roles receive limited depth and emotional resonance. Some critics note awkward tension among secondary characters that disrupts immersion. While the central protagonist elicits empathy through subtle reactions, character arcs as a whole lack the consistent development needed for lasting emotional impact.
- Story & Flow 55
When examining story and flow, perceptions remain mixed due to uneven pacing and an abrupt conclusion. The film’s gradual revelation of dream logic and original premise earns praise for its conceptual boldness, but numerous reviews criticize a sluggish middle and a twist-heavy ending that feels unearned. Engagement fluctuates as scenes build atmosphere without clear narrative progression. Ultimately, the coherence of the plot is hindered by a lack of satisfying resolution.
- Sensory Experience 90
In terms of sensory experience, Come True delivers a powerful immersion through its vivid imagery and sound design. Critics and viewers alike commend the eerie score, nuanced sound mixing, and haunting visual style that evoke a continuous sense of dread. The film’s surreal dream sequences employ cohesive production design and effective audio cues to sustain tension. These elements coalesce into a memorable atmospheric experience that stands out in modern horror cinema.
- Rewatch Factor 40
Regarding rewatch factor, the film’s atmospheric strengths invite initial intrigue, but inconsistent story cohesion and an unsatisfying conclusion limit its lasting appeal. While the dreamlike imagery and stylistic choices may reveal new details on subsequent viewings, many viewers report frustration with the unresolved narrative and abrupt twist. As a result, the enjoyment on repeat viewings is diminished, and the film struggles to maintain sustained replay value.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
55 ratings
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Come True Plot Summary
What happens in Come True from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sara Dunn’s life is a complex tapestry of uncertainty, marked by a strained relationship with her mother that looms over her existence. As a high school student without a stable home, she often resorts to taking food from her mother’s house and spends nights either at friends’ places or under the stars. This precarious lifestyle leads to chronic sleep deprivation, rendering her unable to concentrate during classes and throughout her daily life. To make matters worse, she is plagued by vivid, surreal nightmares where she navigates through a confounding maze, haunted by a terrifying figure with ember-like eyes.
Full summary
The whole story of Come True, scene by scene
Come True Box Office
Come True grossed $70,459 worldwide. $62,080 came from the US and Canada and $8,379 (12%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$70.5K
- US & Canada
- $62.1K
- International
- $8.4K
Come True Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Behind the Scenes Come True (2020) - Clip: Making Come True (HD)
How Well Do You Know Come True?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What is Sara Dunn's main financial motivation for participating in the sleep study?
Cars in Come True
11 cars on screen, including the Mercedes-Benz W123 and the 1980 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.
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Mercedes-Benz W123 Important role -
1980 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Minor role -
1984 Honda Civic Minor role -
1988 Chevrolet Chevy Van Background role
Come True Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Nunca cierres los ojos” and “Nunca Feche os Olhos”.
- Also known as
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- Nunca cierres los ojos
- Nunca Feche os Olhos
- 成真
- Кошмары
- Bad Dreams
- Come True (Se hacen realidad)
- 惡夢成真
- 드림 스캐너
- Não Feche os Olhos
- Niech się stanie
- התגשמות
- Valóra válva
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- Giấc Mơ Trở Thành Sự Thật
- Strange Dreams
- Жахіття
- Uresničiti se
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Come True FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Come True, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Come True?
Come True runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Come True released?
Come True was released on March 12, 2021.
Who directed Come True?
Come True was directed by Anthony Scott Burns.
More films by Anthony Scott Burns Who is in the cast of Come True?
Come True stars Julia Sarah Stone as Sarah Dunne, Caroline Buzanko as Emily and Christopher Heatherington as Dr. Meyer, among 18 credited actors.
How much did Come True make at the box office?
Come True grossed $70,459 worldwide ($62,080 domestic, $8,379 international).
How is Come True rated?
Come True has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Come True have a post-credit scene?
No. Come True has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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