Nice Dreams
“The story of two enterprising young men who make an amazing amount of money selling ice cream.”
Synopsis
Nice Dreams - it rhymes with ice creams. And that's what Cheech and Chong are selling in this thoroughly wacky comedy. The outrageous, permanently spaced-out duo sells enough of their "specially mixed" ice cream to take the cash and realize their fondest dreams: new guitars, islands in the sun and beautiful women. But, of course, not everything goes as planned. While celebrating their wealth in a new wave Chinese restaurant, Cheech meets his long-lost love Donna, and promptly escorts her to her posh penthouse. He soon learns, however, that Donna's boyfriend, an ex-con named Animal, is on his way to her boudoir. Meanwhile, Chong has unwittingly exchanged all their money for a worthless bank check - and the only way to get it back is to escape into a nearby insane asylum.
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Cheech and Chong's Nice Dreams (1981) (TV Spot)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-08
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Cheech Marin
Cheech
Tommy Chong
Chong
Stacy Keach
Sergeant Stedenko
Timothy Leary
Self
Evelyn Guerrero
Donna
Paul Reubens
Howie Hamburger Dude
Suzanne Kent
Sidney the Agent
Jeff Pomerantz
CHP #2
James Faracci
CHP #2
Marlena Amey
Beach Girl #2
Levin Bailey
Juvenile Delinquent
Benita Barrie
Mrs. Del Whacko
Sandra Bernhard
Girl Nut
Big Yank
Male Nurse #2
Don Carlson
Nut #7
David Castle
Nut #8
Jerry Chambers
Male Nurse #1
Jennifer Child
Dishwater / Blondie Group #5
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$37M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommy Chong
- Screenplay & Story
- Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin
- Original Score
- Harry Betts
- Original Title
- Nice Dreams
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $37M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, C & C Brown Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommy Chong
Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin
Harry Betts
Charles Correll, Brianne Murphy
Thomas K. Avildsen, Tony Lombardo
Howard Brown
Department Leadership Roster
James William Newport
Production Design
Charles Correll
Director of Photography
Tommy Chong
Writer
Cheech Marin
Writer
Howard Brown
Producer
Tommy Chong
Director
Ron Stein
Stunt Coordinator
Harry Betts
Original Music Composer
Thomas K. Avildsen
Editor
Tony Lombardo
Editor
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nice Dreams
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What is Nice Dreams about?
Nice Dreams - it rhymes with ice creams. And that's what Cheech and Chong are selling in this thoroughly wacky comedy. The outrageous, permanently spaced-out duo sells enough of their "specially mixed" ice cream to take the cash and realize their fondest dreams: new guitars, islands in the sun and beautiful women. But, of course, not everything goes as planned. While celebrating their wealth in a new wave Chinese restaurant, Cheech meets his long-lost love Donna, and promptly escorts her to her posh penthouse. He soon learns, however, that Donna's boyfriend, an ex-con named Animal, is on his way to her boudoir. Meanwhile, Chong has unwittingly exchanged all their money for a worthless bank check - and the only way to get it back is to escape into a nearby insane asylum.
Who directed Nice Dreams?
Nice Dreams was directed by Tommy Chong.
Who stars in Nice Dreams?
The principal cast of Nice Dreams includes Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Stacy Keach, Timothy Leary, Evelyn Guerrero.
When was Nice Dreams released and how long is it?
Nice Dreams was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did Nice Dreams make at the box office?
Nice Dreams grossed $37M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Nice Dreams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nice Dreams was composed by Harry Betts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nice Dreams?
Nice Dreams holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).