Dreamscape (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Dreamscape is a 1984 action thriller directed by Joseph Ruben, starring Christopher Plummer, Max von Sydow and Dennis Quaid. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $12.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Joseph Ruben
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dreamscape About?
The premise of Dreamscape without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Humanity faces a dire threat when interdimensional hybrids emerge, seeking to dominate Earth. To combat this menace, enigmatic extraterrestrial forces known as the Grays create powerful warrior spirits. These guardians must confront the hybrids in a battle that will determine the fate of reality itself, as the very fabric of existence is at stake.
Dreamscape Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dream
- psychic
- nightmare
- train
- scientist
- telepathy
- nuclear holocaust
- conspiracy
- on the run
- cold war
- political assassination
- assassin
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- nuclear disarmament
- attempted assassination
- psychopath
- megalomaniac
- murder
- psychic power
- title spoken by character
- surprise ending
- electronic music score
- dreamscape
- shared dream
- supernatural power
- paranoia
- character's point of view camera shot
- sexual fantasy
- laboratory
- surveillance
- heart attack
- racetrack
- novelist
- blackmail
- sadist
- fugitive
- political conspiracy
- political corruption
- mushroom cloud
- abuse of power
- serial killer
- caught having sex
- psychopathic killer
- female nudity
- dream sequence
- subconscious
- entering someone's dream
- monster
- defibrillator
- defibrillation
- shower
Where to Watch Dreamscape
Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dreamscape Cast
Christopher Plummer leads the cast, with Max von Sydow and Dennis Quaid. Directed by Joseph Ruben; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Joseph Ruben
Also Starring in Dreamscape
· 6 moreDreamscape Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dreamscape 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 61% User score
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Dreamscape Plot Summary
What happens in Dreamscape from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Alex Gardner is a self-serving psychic who has always used his gifts to chase gambling winnings and a string of romantic conquests. When he was nineteen, he was the brightest subject of a government-backed psychic study, but he vanished in the middle of the experiment, leaving questions about how far his abilities could go.
Full summary
The whole story of Dreamscape, scene by scene
Dreamscape Box Office
Dreamscape grossed $12.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.1M
- US & Canada
- $12.1M
Dreamscape Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers, 1 clip and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Clip Clip 2: Don't Open the Door
- Behind the Scenes DREAMSCAPE miniature effects
How Well Do You Know Dreamscape?
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
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What is the main ability of the protagonist Alex Gardner?
Cars in Dreamscape
14 cars on screen, including the 1981 Ford Fairmont Futura and the 1982 Ford LTD Country Squire.
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1981 Ford Fairmont Futura Important role -
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1981 Honda XR 250 Important role -
1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Important role
Dreamscape Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “El túnel de las pesadillas” and “魔域煞星”.
- Also known as
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- El túnel de las pesadillas
- 魔域煞星
- O Psicopata Assassino
- ドリームスケープ
- Dreamscape: fuga nell'incubo
- Dreamscape - Höllische Träume
- Видение
- A Morte nos Sonhos
- La gran huida
- Álomküzdők
- Ο εφιάλτης του προέδρου
- 드림스케이프
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- Ucieczka w sen
- Útěk ze sna
- Escape de un sueño
- L'aventure est au bout du rêve
- Salainen siirto
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Dreamscape FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dreamscape, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dreamscape?
Dreamscape runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Dreamscape released?
Dreamscape was released on August 17, 1984.
Who directed Dreamscape?
Dreamscape was directed by Joseph Ruben.
More films by Joseph Ruben Who is in the cast of Dreamscape?
Dreamscape stars Christopher Plummer, Max von Sydow and Dennis Quaid, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Dreamscape?
In the US, Dreamscape is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Dreamscape make at the box office?
Dreamscape grossed $12.1 million worldwide.
How is Dreamscape rated?
Dreamscape has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Dreamscape have a post-credit scene?
No. Dreamscape has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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