Dream Lover
“Now I lay me down to sleep. If I should kill before I wake...”
Synopsis
After she's been attacked in her apartment, Cathy starts reliving the event in her dreams. She seeks help at a sleep disorder research center, but in doing so she encounters some unexpected results.
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Kristy McNichol
Kathy Gardner
Ben Masters
Michael Hansen
Paul Shenar
Ben Gardner
Justin Deas
Kevin McCann
John McMartin
Martin
Gayle Hunnicutt
Claire
Joseph Culp
Danny
Matthew Penn
Billy
Paul West
Shep
Matthew Long
Vaughn Capisi
Jon Polito
Dr. James
Ellen Parker
Nurse Jennifer
Lynn Webster
Policewoman
Brenda Cowling
Hotel Manager
Charles West
Man at Hilton Hotel
Dennis Creaghan
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$502K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan J. Pakula
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Boorstin
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- Dream Lover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $502K
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan J. Pakula
Jon Boorstin
Michael Small
Sven Nykvist
Angelo Corrao, Trudy Ship
Jon Boorstin, William C. Gerrity, Alan J. Pakula
Department Leadership Roster
Alan J. Pakula
Director
Jon Boorstin
Writer
George Jenkins
Production Design
Jon Boorstin
Producer
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Angelo Corrao
Editor
Marit Allen
Costume Design
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Trudy Ship
Editor
Alan J. Pakula
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dream Lover
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dream Lover about?
After she's been attacked in her apartment, Cathy starts reliving the event in her dreams. She seeks help at a sleep disorder research center, but in doing so she encounters some unexpected results.
Who directed Dream Lover?
Dream Lover was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
Who stars in Dream Lover?
The principal cast of Dream Lover includes Kristy McNichol, Ben Masters, Paul Shenar, Justin Deas, John McMartin.
When was Dream Lover released and how long is it?
Dream Lover was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Dream Lover make at the box office?
Dream Lover grossed $502K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Dream Lover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dream Lover was composed by Michael Small.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dream Lover?
Dream Lover holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).