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I'll See You in My Dreams (2015): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

I'll See You in My Dreams (2015) movie poster

I'll See You in My Dreams is a 2015 comedy drama directed by Brett Haley, starring Blythe Danner, Martin Starr and Sam Elliott. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $7.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
worldwide gross
$7.5M
Metascore
75
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I'll See You in My Dreams (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Brett Haley
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I'll See You in My Dreams About?

The premise of I'll See You in My Dreams without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A recently widowed woman finds her routine life lacking meaning and begins a journey of self-discovery. She becomes involved in three unexpected relationships, each offering a different perspective on love, loss, and the possibility of finding joy again. Through these connections, she reconsiders her understanding of life and learns to embrace new experiences.

I'll See You in My Dreams Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • mature romance
  • written by director
  • female protagonist
  • group of friends
  • friendship
  • intergenerational friendship
  • pet dog
  • alarm clock
  • mother daughter relationship
  • family home
  • family photograph
  • female singer
+38 more
  • songwriter
  • ukulele
  • friendship between women
  • implied sex
  • answering machine message
  • elderly protagonist
  • swimming pool
  • retirement community
  • retired teacher
  • retirement
  • death of pet
  • death of lover
  • medical marijuana
  • karaoke bar
  • drinking beer
  • drinking alcohol
  • drinking wine
  • animal euthanasia
  • veterinarian
  • veterinary clinic
  • lover
  • love
  • co written by director
  • dog
  • fishing boat
  • yellow labrador retriever
  • dinner date
  • going fishing
  • playing golf
  • vaping marijuana
  • getting the munchies
  • singing karaoke
  • widow divorced man relationship
  • kiss
  • caught a rat
  • older woman younger man friendship
  • adopting a dog
  • director cameo appearance
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Cast & crew

I'll See You in My Dreams Cast

Blythe Danner leads the cast, with Martin Starr and Sam Elliott. Directed by Brett Haley; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in I'll See You in My Dreams

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From the director

More from Brett Haley

More films directed by Brett Haley, best-rated first: Hearts Beat Loud, All Together Now, All the Bright Places and The Hero.

Full filmography
Ratings

I'll See You in My Dreams Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave I'll See You in My Dreams 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Plot

I'll See You in My Dreams Plot Summary

What happens in I'll See You in My Dreams from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The story unfolds with Carol (Blythe Danner) waking up in a bed that once held two people but now only accommodates her and her aging dog. As loneliness creeps in, she soon resorts to sleeping outside by the pool after spotting a rat in her house. The following morning, Lloyd, the pool maintenance guy (Martin Starr), finds her and sparks a new friendship that leads them to an unexpected night of Karaoke—a delightful venture into the unknown for Carol.

Full summary

The whole story of I'll See You in My Dreams, scene by scene

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Box office

I'll See You in My Dreams Box Office

I'll See You in My Dreams grossed $7.5 million worldwide. $7.4 million came from the US and Canada and $2,831 (0%) from the rest of the world.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.5M

US & Canada
$7.4M
International
$2.8K
US & Canada 100% Rest of the world 0%
Videos

I'll See You in My Dreams Trailers & Videos

The trailer of I'll See You in My Dreams.

I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS | Official HD Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know I'll See You in My Dreams?

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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Who is the main character in the film?

Cars

Cars in I'll See You in My Dreams

8 cars on screen, including the 2014 Cadillac CTS and the 2003 Toyota Corolla.

All 8 cars
  • 2014 Cadillac CTS in I'll See You in My Dreams 2014 Cadillac CTS Important role
  • 2003 Toyota Corolla in I'll See You in My Dreams 2003 Toyota Corolla Important role
  • Toyota Prius II in I'll See You in My Dreams Toyota Prius II Important role
  • 2010 Buick LaCrosse in I'll See You in My Dreams 2010 Buick LaCrosse Minor role
Details

I'll See You in My Dreams Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “I Will See You in My Dreams” and “Reaprendendo a Amar”.

Also known as
  • I Will See You in My Dreams
  • Reaprendendo a Amar
  • Für die zweite Liebe ist es nie zu spät
  • 我们梦中见
  • Volverás en mis sueños
  • Te voi vedea în visele mele
  • Kærlighed har ingen alder
  • Я увижу тебя в своих снах
  • Il est toujours temps d'aimer
  • אראה אותך בחלומותיי
  • 그리움과 함께 사는 법
  • Nei miei sogni
+10 more
  • 我們夢中見
  • Álmomban találkozunk
  • Tiksimies manos sapņos
  • Ще те видя насън
  • İkinci Bahar
  • Spotkajmy się we śnie
  • Я побачу тебе уві сні
  • Tôi Thấy Em Trong Giấc Mơ
  • 黃昏情人夢
  • Vidimo se u snovima

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FAQ

I'll See You in My Dreams FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of I'll See You in My Dreams, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I'll See You in My Dreams?

I'll See You in My Dreams runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was I'll See You in My Dreams released?

I'll See You in My Dreams was released on May 15, 2015.

Who directed I'll See You in My Dreams?

I'll See You in My Dreams was directed by Brett Haley.

More films by Brett Haley

Who is in the cast of I'll See You in My Dreams?

I'll See You in My Dreams stars Blythe Danner, Martin Starr and Sam Elliott, among 8 credited actors.

How much did I'll See You in My Dreams make at the box office?

I'll See You in My Dreams grossed $7.5 million worldwide ($7.4 million domestic, $2,831 international).

How is I'll See You in My Dreams rated?

I'll See You in My Dreams has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does I'll See You in My Dreams have a post-credit scene?

No. I'll See You in My Dreams has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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