What Dreams May Come
“After life there is more. The end is just the beginning.”
Chris Nielsen dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife. After he died, his wife Annie killed herself and went to hell. Chris decides to risk eternity in Hades for the small chance that he will be able to bring her back to heaven.
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Where is What Dreams May Come streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About What Dreams May Come
What Dreams May Come is a 1998 English-language drama, fantasy and romance film directed by Vincent Ward. The cast is led by Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr., Annabella Sciorra. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 2500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
What Dreams May Come was produced by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Interscope Communications, and Metafilmics and made in United States of America. It was released on October 2, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $85 million, it went on to gross $71 million worldwide.
- Director
- Vincent Ward
- Writers
- Ronald Bass
- Release date
- October 2, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $85 million
- Box office
- $71 million
- Production
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Interscope Communications, Metafilmics
What Dreams May Come cast & crew
What Dreams May Come was directed by Vincent Ward and written by Ronald Bass.
The cast features Robin Williams as Chris Nielsen, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Albert Lewis, Annabella Sciorra as Annie Collins-Nielsen, Josh Paddock as Ian Nielsen, Jessica Brooks Grant as Marie Nielsen, and Max von Sydow as The Tracker.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Kamen, cinematography is by Eduardo Serra, and it was produced by Ronald Bass and Stephen Deutsch.
Is What Dreams May Come worth watching?
What Dreams May Come holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 2,532 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, fantasy, and romance, What Dreams May Come is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch What Dreams May Come
What Dreams May Come isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of What Dreams May Come
Robin Williams
Chris Nielsen
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Albert Lewis
Annabella Sciorra
Annie Collins-Nielsen
Josh Paddock
Ian Nielsen
Jessica Brooks Grant
Marie Nielsen
Max von Sydow
The Tracker
Wilma Bonet
Angie
Lucinda Jenney
Mrs. Jacobs
Rosalind Chao
Leona
Matt Salinger
Reverend Hanley
Maggie McCarthy
Stacey Jacobs
Carin Sprague
Best Friend Cindy
What Dreams May Come — FAQs
▸Where can I watch What Dreams May Come in United States?
What Dreams May Come is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is What Dreams May Come in?
What Dreams May Come is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is What Dreams May Come?
What Dreams May Come runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is What Dreams May Come rated?
What Dreams May Come is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 2,532 ratings.
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