PG-13

Dream a Little Dream

With dreams like these who needs reality?

1989 • 115 min • Fantasy · Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

Bobby Kellar has a crush on Lainie Diamond, girlfriend of school jerk Joel. Coleman is working on an experiment which will help him move into a place where Dreams are reality. When an accident occurs Coleman finds himself in Bobby's body and can only contact Bobby in his dreams.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

149 reviews

58 Audience · 149 · 100%

A teenager finds his body inhabited by an older man after a mystical experiment goes awry, leading to comical misunderstandings and unexpected romance. He must navigate high school life and win the girl, all while communicating with the original occupant in his dreams.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Teen parties with some drinking
Brief suggestive situations
Mild language with some profanity

What it models well

Empathy and understanding
Finding your true self
The power of dreams

Talk about it after

How would you feel if someone else inhabited your body?
Is it ever okay to pretend to be someone you're not?
What does it mean to truly connect with someone?

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Dream a Little Dream. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.