Mean Dreams (2017): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mean Dreams is a 2017 thriller directed by Nathan Morlando. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $36,146 worldwide. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Nathan Morlando
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vertical Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mean Dreams About?
The premise of Mean Dreams without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A teenage runaway steals money and escapes, pursued by a relentless lawman haunted by his own demons. This intense thriller follows their desperate flight, exploring the devastating consequences of a reckless decision and the loss of innocence as they navigate a dangerous and unforgiving path.
Mean Dreams Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pickup truck
- no opening credits
- abusive father
- two word title
- teenage boy
- teenage protagonist
- teenage girl
- telephone call
- bag of money
- held at gunpoint
- dog
- pet dog
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- father daughter relationship
- father son relationship
- farm
- farmer
- neighbor
- woods
- tent
- running away
- stolen car
- tractor
- bicycle
- walkie talkie
- bus
- whistle
- young love
- motel room
- motel
- police
- corrupt cop
- single father
- buried money
- forced to drive at gunpoint
- rural setting
- pistol
- revolver
- six shooter
- hoodie
- gas station
- riding in the back of a pickup truck
- drugged drink
- teen romance
- policeman
- killer cop
- murder
- handcuffs
- handcuffed to a steering wheel
- child with gun
- child protagonist
The Director of Mean Dreams
Directed by Nathan Morlando.
- Director Nathan Morlando
More from Nathan Morlando
More films directed by Nathan Morlando, best-rated first: Citizen Gangster and Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster.
Mean Dreams Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mean Dreams 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 64% User score
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Mean Dreams Plot Summary
What happens in Mean Dreams 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
In this captivating coming-of-age drama that seamlessly evolves into an intense crime thriller, we follow two teenagers, Jonas and Casey, who develop an unbreakable bond alongside Blaze, Casey’s devoted canine companion. Their lives take a dramatic twist when Jonas crosses paths with Casey and her father, Wayne, a stern police sergeant who moves to their tranquil town in the Great Lakes region.
As the romance between Jonas and Casey blooms, Wayne’s efforts to suppress it only stir up further chaos. The tension peaks when Wayne unleashes a brutal blow against Casey, pushing Jonas to take action into his own hands. Determined not to be intimidated, Jonas confronts Wayne, but soon finds himself trapped in a dire predicament.
Full summary
The whole story of Mean Dreams, scene by scene
Mean Dreams Box Office
Mean Dreams grossed $36,146 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$36.1K
- International
- $36.1K
Mean Dreams Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mean Dreams.
How Well Do You Know Mean 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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What is the name of the female lead character in 'Mean Dreams'?
Cars in Mean Dreams
22 cars on screen, including the 1978 Ford F-Series and the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2003 Prevost H3-45 Important role -
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role
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Movies Like Mean Dreams
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Dream Catcher, Dreamland and American Dreamer.
Mean Dreams FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mean Dreams, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mean Dreams?
Mean Dreams runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Mean Dreams released?
Mean Dreams was released on March 17, 2017.
Who directed Mean Dreams?
Mean Dreams was directed by Nathan Morlando.
More films by Nathan Morlando How much did Mean Dreams make at the box office?
Mean Dreams grossed $36,146 worldwide.
How is Mean Dreams rated?
Mean Dreams has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Mean Dreams have a post-credit scene?
No. Mean Dreams has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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