Dreams of a Life
“Would anyone miss you?”
A filmmaker sets out to discover the life of Joyce Vincent, who died in her bedsit in North London in 2003. Her body wasn't discovered for three years, and newspaper reports offered few details of her life - not even a photograph.
Where to watch Dreams of a Life in United States
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Where is Dreams of a Life streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Dreams of a Life
Dreams of a Life is a 2011 English-language drama and documentary film directed by Carol Morley. The cast is led by Zawe Ashton, Alix Luka-Cain, Cornell John. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Dreams of a Life was produced by Cannon and Morley Productions and Soho Moon Pictures and made in United Kingdom and Ireland. It was released on August 16, 2011. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Carol Morley
- Writers
- Carol Morley
- Release date
- August 16, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Cannon and Morley Productions, Soho Moon Pictures
Dreams of a Life cast & crew
Dreams of a Life was directed by Carol Morley and written by Carol Morley.
The cast features Zawe Ashton as Joyce Vincent, Alix Luka-Cain as Young Joyce, Cornell John as Father, Neelam Bakshi as Mother, Frances Cooper as Sister, and Kelly Agbowu as Sister.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Mary Farbrother and it was produced by Cairo Cannon and James Mitchell.
Is Dreams of a Life worth watching?
Dreams of a Life holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 69 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and documentary, Dreams of a Life is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dreams of a Life
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Cast of Dreams of a Life
Zawe Ashton
Joyce Vincent
Alix Luka-Cain
Young Joyce
Cornell John
Father
Neelam Bakshi
Mother
Frances Cooper
Sister
Kelly Agbowu
Sister
Sophia Leonie
Sister
Nadia Di Mambro
Sister
Diveen Henry
Housing Officer
Jay Simpson
Caretaker
Daren Elliott Holmes
Bailiff
Angela Sims
Cleaner
Dreams of a Life — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dreams of a Life in United States?
Dreams of a Life is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Dreams of a Life in?
Dreams of a Life is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dreams of a Life?
Dreams of a Life runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Dreams of a Life rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 69 ratings.
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