Dream for an Insomniac
“A dreamer who couldn't sleep. An author who couldn't write. A friend who couldn't help but help.”
Synopsis
A girl with insomnia who works in a coffee house has impossibly high standards for her love and fears she will never meet a worthy man. Then in walks a new employee and they click - until she discovers he has a girlfriend. Undaunted, she moves to L.A. with a friend sure that he will dump the girlfriend and follow her. She puts all her faith in fate and hopes for the best.
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Dream for an Insomniac Movie Trailer 1998
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tiffanie DeBartolo
- Screenplay & Story
- Tiffanie DeBartolo
- Original Score
- Michael Andreas
- Original Title
- Dream for an Insomniac
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Tritone Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tiffanie DeBartolo
Tiffanie DeBartolo
Michael Andreas
Guillermo Navarro
Phyllis Housen, Thomas Fries
John Hackett, Rita Rokisky, Christopher Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Tiffanie DeBartolo
Director
Tiffanie DeBartolo
Writer
Phyllis Housen
Editor
Rita Rokisky
Producer
Thomas Fries
Editor
Gary T. New
Production Design
Michael Andreas
Original Music Composer
Guillermo Navarro
Director of Photography
Charles Winston
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Dream for an Insomniac about?
A girl with insomnia who works in a coffee house has impossibly high standards for her love and fears she will never meet a worthy man. Then in walks a new employee and they click - until she discovers he has a girlfriend. Undaunted, she moves to L.A. with a friend sure that he will dump the girlfriend and follow her. She puts all her faith in fate and hopes for the best.
Who directed Dream for an Insomniac?
Dream for an Insomniac was directed by Tiffanie DeBartolo.
Who stars in Dream for an Insomniac?
The principal cast of Dream for an Insomniac includes Ione Skye, Jennifer Aniston, Mackenzie Astin, Michael Landes, Seymour Cassel.
When was Dream for an Insomniac released and how long is it?
Dream for an Insomniac was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Dream for an Insomniac?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dream for an Insomniac was composed by Michael Andreas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dream for an Insomniac?
Dream for an Insomniac holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).