PG-13

Sweet Dreams

She fought harder, loved more and went further than most people ever dream

1985 • 115 min • Drama · Music · Romance

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Synopsis

The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at the height of her fame.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

64 reviews

64 Audience · 64 · 100%

This biographical drama tells the story of country music icon Patsy Cline, from her humble beginnings to her rise to fame and her tragic early death. It explores her passionate, often tumultuous, marriage and her dedication to her music.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 4/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Infrequent strong language
Characters drink and smoke often
Brief domestic disputes shown
Depicts a fatal plane crash

What it models well

Perseverance
Passion for art
Following dreams

Talk about it after

The challenges of balancing career and family
The impact of fame on personal life
Dealing with loss and grief

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Top billed cast

Director: Karel Reisz • Crew: Robert Getchell

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Details

TMDB audience: 6.4/10 (64)
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
IMDb: tt0090110

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