Dream Lover
“If you think you know your lover. Think again. Especially if she's your wife.”
Synopsis
Not long after they cross paths at an art gallery, architect Ray Reardon and hypnotically sensual Lena are married with children. But as strange incidents occur, Ray begins to realize he may not really know the woman he married.
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Dream Lover (1993) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-29
Top Cast
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James Spader
Ray Reardon
Mädchen Amick
Lena Mathers
Fredric Lehne
Larry
Bess Armstrong
Elaine
Larry Miller
Norman
Kathleen York
Martha
Kate Williamson
Mrs. Sneeder
Tom Lillard
Hank Sneeder
William Shockley
Buddy
Carl Sundstrom
Officer
Irwin Keyes
Officer
Joel McKinnon Miller
Minister
Joseph Scoren
Martha's Lawyer (as Joseph Scorsiani)
Archie Lang
Judge #1
Clyde Kusatsu
Judge Kurita
Alexander Folk
Oscar
Michael Chow
Mr. Mura
Talya Ferro
Cora’s Sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Kazan
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Kazan
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- Dream Lover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Kazan
Nicholas Kazan
Christopher Young
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Jill Savitt, Susan R. Crutcher
Sigurjón Sighvatsson
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Kazan
Director
Nicholas Kazan
Writer
Jill Savitt
Editor
Susan R. Crutcher
Editor
Richard Hoover
Production Design
Barbara Tfank
Costume Design
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Director of Photography
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Jerry Spicer
Stunt Coordinator
Sigurjón Sighvatsson
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
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dream Lover
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What is Dream Lover about?
Not long after they cross paths at an art gallery, architect Ray Reardon and hypnotically sensual Lena are married with children. But as strange incidents occur, Ray begins to realize he may not really know the woman he married.
Who directed Dream Lover?
Dream Lover was directed by Nicholas Kazan.
Who stars in Dream Lover?
The principal cast of Dream Lover includes James Spader, Mädchen Amick, Fredric Lehne, Bess Armstrong, Larry Miller.
When was Dream Lover released and how long is it?
Dream Lover was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Dream Lover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dream Lover was composed by Christopher Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dream Lover?
Dream Lover holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).