Nice Dreams (1981): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Nice Dreams is a 1981 crime comedy starring Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nice Dreams About?
The premise of Nice Dreams without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A celebrated former Olympic figure skater attempts a comeback by coaching a gifted young athlete struggling with personal challenges. Their training is complicated by resurfaced secrets that jeopardize their partnership and force them to confront past mistakes, leading to a journey of deception and ultimately, redemption.
Nice Dreams Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cheech and chong
- marijuana
- asian american
- chicano
- absurd humor
- sexual humor
- drug humor
- smoking marijuana
- leotard
- leg warmers
- ice cream
- female nudity
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- female topless nudity
- vansploitation
- van
- ice cream van
- dark comedy
- police officer
- sex scene
- psychopath
- chinese american
- latin american
- mexican american
- hispanic american
- dark humor
- grindhouse film
- weirdo
- pee wee
- acid trip
- creep
- insane asylum
- adult humor
- 1980s
- mutation
- snack
- latino
- hispanic
- double act
- comedy team
- lizard
- urination
- lust
- exercise
- exercise machine
- weed
- marijuana pipe
- marijuana joint
- endo
- dope
- cannabis use
Nice Dreams Cast
Cheech Marin leads the cast, with Tommy Chong.
Nice Dreams Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Nice Dreams 54 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
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TMDB 59% User score
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Nice Dreams Plot Summary
What happens in Nice Dreams from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the operations of Cheech and Chong’s thriving “ice cream” business, Happy Herb’s Nice Dreams, flourish, they find themselves basking in an unexpected wave of financial freedom. Their endeavors are cleverly sustained by high-quality marijuana, secretly harvested from their friend Weird Jimmy’s meticulously hidden stash, ingeniously stashed beneath their beachside dwelling. With dreams of pure leisure in mind, they envision themselves as “Sun Kings in Paradise,” surrounded by the beautiful sun, exotic getaways, and plenty of lovely ladies while strumming their guitars.
Full summary
The whole story of Nice Dreams, scene by scene
Nice Dreams Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Cheech and Chong's Nice Dreams (1981) (TV Spot)
How Well Do You Know Nice 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 Cheech and Chong's ice cream business?
Cars in Nice Dreams
25 cars on screen, including the 1949 Chevrolet Advance-Design and the 1974 AMC Matador.
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1949 Chevrolet Advance-Design Main role -
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1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1952 Chevrolet Advance-Design 3100 Minor role
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Nice Dreams FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Nice Dreams, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nice Dreams?
Nice Dreams runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Nice Dreams released?
Nice Dreams was released on June 5, 1981.
Who is in the cast of Nice Dreams?
Nice Dreams stars Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong.
How is Nice Dreams rated?
Nice Dreams has 54 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Nice Dreams have a post-credit scene?
No. Nice Dreams has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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