What Dreams May Come (1998) movie poster

What Dreams May Come (1998)

"After life there is more. The end is just the beginning."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 48% (RT: 51%, MC: 44) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaFantasyRomance

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Director
Vincent Ward
Runtime
1h 53m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (2,448 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
51%
Metacritic
44
Cast
Robin Williams as Chris Nielsen
Cuba Gooding Jr. as Albert Lewis
Annabella Sciorra as Annie Collins-Nielsen
Josh Paddock as Ian Nielsen
Jessica Brooks Grant as Marie Nielsen
Max von Sydow as The Tracker
Wilma Bonet as Angie
Lucinda Jenney as Mrs. Jacobs
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,448 votes. Critics scored it lower at 48%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Chris Nielsen dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife. After he dies, his wife Annie killed herself and went to hell. Chris decides to risk eternity in Hades for the small chance that he will be able to bring her back to heaven. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Eagle-eyed viewers have noticed a hidden easter egg referencing Vincent Ward's previous film in the background of the opening scene.
  • The original script for What Dreams May Come was written over a decade before production finally began in 1998.
  • Many of the practical effects used in the climax were achieved without any CGI.
Audience Consensus

What Dreams May Come is a 1998 drama, fantasy, romance film directed by Vincent Ward. Chris Nielsen dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife.

After he dies, his wife Annie killed herself and went to hell. Chris decides to risk eternity in Hades for the small chance that he will be able to bring her back to heaven. The film has been rated by 2,448 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, What Dreams May Come delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. What Dreams May Come (1998) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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