Dream Lover (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dream Lover is a 1994 drama thriller directed by Nicholas Kazan, starring James Spader, Mädchen Amick and Larry Miller. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $256,264 worldwide. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Nicholas Kazan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gramercy Pictures (I)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dream Lover About?
The premise of Dream Lover without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man grapples with unspoken feelings as the woman he admires prepares to leave the only life he's ever known. Seth, a sheltered and longing soul, must find the courage to express his true feelings before it's too late. The prospect of her departure forces him to confront the fragility of his dreams and the boundaries of his own reality. He faces a pivotal moment that could change everything.
Dream Lover Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dysfunctional marriage
- extramarital affair
- multiple lovers
- female psychopath
- fatal attraction
- psycho thriller
- male nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- male stripper
- pubic hair
- adulterous wife
- female pubic hair
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- marriage
- divorce
- sex scene
- unhappy marriage
- trophy wife
- sex in bed
- lust
- fashion model
- adultery
- miniskirt
- female full rear nudity
- sexual promiscuity
- promiscuous woman
- bikini
- blonde
- leg spreading
- scantily clad female
- rear entry sex
- female removes her clothes
- obsession
- sexual tension
- erotica
- laughter
- woman in labor
- wedding reception
- mistaken identity
- woman in a shower
- carnival
- clown makeup
- home video
- diaphragm the birth control device
- mysterious past
- male star appears nude
- man wears a tuxedo
- woman with a black eye
- sanity hearing
- committed to a mental institution
- pay phone
Dream Lover Cast
James Spader leads the cast, with Mädchen Amick and Larry Miller. Directed by Nicholas Kazan; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nicholas Kazan
Also Starring in Dream Lover
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Critics gave Dream Lover 62 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 59% User score
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Dream Lover Plot Summary
What happens in Dream Lover from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ray Reardon, [James Spader], a successful architect, divorces his wife and goes to a gallery opening arranged by his friend Norman, hoping to meet someone new. At the event, he crosses paths with a striking young woman who accidentally spills wine on herself and hurls sharp words in his direction. The tension flickers, but the encounter ends without a lasting impression—or so it seems.
A week later, Ray encounters Lena Mathers, [Mädchen Amick], at the supermarket. She apologizes for her earlier conduct, and they decide to share a meal. What begins as awkward politeness soon deepens into a powerful attraction. They sleep together the next night, and a short time after, they marry and start a family, choosing to build a life together and become parents.
Full summary
The whole story of Dream Lover, scene by scene
Dream Lover Box Office
Dream Lover grossed $256,264 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$256.3K
- US & Canada
- $256.3K
Dream Lover Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Dream Lover (1993) ORIGINAL TRAILER
How Well Do You Know Dream Lover?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the architect Ray Reardon?
Cars in Dream Lover
7 cars on screen, including the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1993 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1990 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1968 Dodge Polara Background role
Dream Lover Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Ljubavnica iz snova” and “Amante de Sonho”.
- Also known as
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- Ljubavnica iz snova
- Amante de Sonho
- Incubo d'amore
- Ahava Zdoneat
- Álmaim asszonya
- Efialtikos erotas
- Une épouse trop parfaite
- Unelmien rakastajatar
- El amante ideal
- A Mulher dos Meus Sonhos
- 蛇蠍情人
- Nightmare Lover
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- Секс, ложь, безумие
- Кохання його мрій
- Wyśniona kochanka
- 蛇蝎情人
- Момиче мечта
- 드림 러버
- L’amant ideal
- Hayalimdeki Sevgili
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Dream Lover FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dream Lover, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dream Lover?
Dream Lover runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Dream Lover released?
Dream Lover was released on May 6, 1994.
Who directed Dream Lover?
Dream Lover was directed by Nicholas Kazan.
Who is in the cast of Dream Lover?
Dream Lover stars James Spader, Mädchen Amick and Larry Miller, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Dream Lover make at the box office?
Dream Lover grossed $256,264 worldwide.
How is Dream Lover rated?
Dream Lover has 62 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Dream Lover have a post-credit scene?
No. Dream Lover has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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