Daydream Nation

Name: Daydream Nation
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2011-05-06
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Kat Dennings, Reece Thompson, Josh Lucas, Andie MacDowell, Rachel Blanchard

2011·Movie·R·98 min·★ 5.8(174)

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Forced to move to a boring backwater town, a teenager embarks on affairs with a teacher and a stoner classmate.

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About Daydream Nation

Daydream Nation is a 2011 English-language drama and romance film directed by Michael Goldbach. The cast is led by Kat Dennings, Reece Thompson, Josh Lucas. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free.

Daydream Nation was produced by Lila 9th Productions and made in Canada. It was released on May 6, 2011, and carries a R certification.

Director: Michael Goldbach
Writers: Michael Goldbach
Release date: May 6, 2011
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Production: Lila 9th Productions

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Daydream Nation cast & crew

Daydream Nation was directed by Michael Goldbach and written by Michael Goldbach.

The cast features Kat Dennings as Caroline Wexler, Reece Thompson as Thurston, Josh Lucas as Barry Anderson, Andie MacDowell as Enid Goldberg, Rachel Blanchard as Ms. Budge, and Natasha Calis as Lily Goldberg.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ohad Benchetrit, cinematography is by Jon Joffin, and it was produced by Sam Maydew and Simone Urdl.

Is Daydream Nation worth watching?

Daydream Nation holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 174 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Daydream Nation is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Daydream Nation

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