PG-13

Dreamscape

Close your eyes and the adventure begins.

1984 • 99 min • Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller

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Synopsis

In order to diagnose the psychic traumas suffered by his patients, Dr. Paul Novotny gets young Alex Gardner to enter their dreams.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

325 reviews

61 Audience · 325 · 100%

College student Alex Gardner has a unique psychic gift, allowing him to enter people's dreams. He joins a scientific study exploring dream-sharing, which uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving mind control and a presidential assassination plot.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 6/10

Heads up

Some intense nightmare sequences
Creatures that might frighten younger viewers
Mild peril and suspense throughout

What it models well

Courage in the face of fear
Using unique gifts for good
Importance of helping others

Talk about it after

What makes a nightmare scary?
How do we know what is real and what is a dream?
The ethics of mind manipulation

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Top billed cast

Director: Joseph Ruben • Crew: Joseph Ruben, Chuck Russell, David Loughery

Trailers & clips

DREAMSCAPE miniature effects

Clip 2: Don't Open the Door

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Details

TMDB audience: 6.1/10 (325)
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Box office: $12,145,169
IMDb: tt0087175

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