Dreams in Nightmares (2026): Cast & Ratings
Dreams in Nightmares is a 2026 comedy thriller directed by Shatara Michelle Ford, starring Regina Taylor as Bernice, Molly Bernard and Sasha Compère. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes. Critics gave it 87 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Shatara Michelle Ford
- Studio
- 120E Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dreams in Nightmares About?
The premise of Dreams in Nightmares without spoilers.
After an abrupt layoff, Z sets out on a road trip across the Midwest to find a friend who has vanished off the grid. Accompanied by her two closest friends, the three queer Black femmes confront shapeshifters in each city, from desolate towns to bustling streets, forcing them to confront personal and ideological fractures and reassess their priorities.
Dreams in Nightmares Cast & Characters
Regina Taylor leads the cast as Bernice, with Molly Bernard as Jamie and Sasha Compère as Tasha. Directed by Shatara Michelle Ford; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Shatara Michelle Ford
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Regina Taylor as Bernice -
Molly Bernard as Jamie -
Sasha Compère as Tasha - Robert Wisdom as Virgil
Also Starring in Dreams in Nightmares
· 16 more- Jasmin Savoy Brown Sabrina
- Charlie Barnett Reece
- Denée Benton Z
- Dezi Bing Lauren
- Alfie Fuller Trish
- Malek Mouzon Dionne
- Joss Barton Toni
- Mars Rucker Kel
- Zoe Himmel Zoe
- Zahalea Anderson Themselves
- Lindsey Hailes Leigh
- Kesha Williams Server
- Matías Reyes Gomez Master Potter
- Elba León Cantón Master Potter
- Gabrielle Kill Poetry Audience Member
- Adrian Cracraft Fireworks Shopkeeper
More from Shatara Michelle Ford
More films directed by Shatara Michelle Ford, best-rated first: Test Pattern, Dreams in Nightmares and Test Pattern.
Dreams in Nightmares Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dreams in Nightmares 87 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 87 Metascore
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Dreams in Nightmares Trailers & Videos
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Dreams in Nightmares FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dreams in Nightmares, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dreams in Nightmares?
Dreams in Nightmares runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Dreams in Nightmares released?
Dreams in Nightmares was released on August 21, 2026.
Who directed Dreams in Nightmares?
Dreams in Nightmares was directed by Shatara Michelle Ford.
More films by Shatara Michelle Ford Who is in the cast of Dreams in Nightmares?
Dreams in Nightmares stars Regina Taylor as Bernice, Molly Bernard as Jamie and Sasha Compère as Tasha, among 20 credited actors.
How is Dreams in Nightmares rated?
Dreams in Nightmares has 87 on Metacritic.
Does Dreams in Nightmares have a post-credit scene?
No. Dreams in Nightmares has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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