Dreamchild
“He loved the child we will never forget...”
Synopsis
80-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honour of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice's close friendship with the writer was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she slowly realises the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dreamchild (1985) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-14
Top Cast
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Coral Browne
Alice Hargreaves
Ian Holm
Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
Peter Gallagher
Jack Dolan
Caris Corfman
Sally Mackeson
Nicola Cowper
Lucy
Jane Asher
Mrs. Liddell
Amelia Shankley
Little Alice
Imogen Boorman
Lorina
Emma King
Edith
Rupert Wainwright
Hargreaves
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Mr. Duckworth
James Wilby
Baker
Shane Rimmer
Mr. Marl
Olivier Pierre
President of University
Peter Whitman
Radio Producer
Ken Campbell
Radio Sound Effects Man/March Hare (voice)
Pat Starr
Radio Actress
William Hootkins
First Radio Actor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.27x
-$3.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gavin Millar
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Potter
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- Dreamchild
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Thorn EMI, PfH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gavin Millar
Dennis Potter
Stanley Myers
Billy Williams
Angus Newton
Dennis Potter, Rick McCallum, Verity Lambert, Kenith Trodd
Department Leadership Roster
Gavin Millar
Director
Dennis Potter
Writer
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Billy Williams
Director of Photography
Rick McCallum
Producer
Angus Newton
Editor
Jane Robinson
Costume Design
Kenith Trodd
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreamchild
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dreamchild about?
80-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honour of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice's close friendship with the writer was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she slowly realises the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.
Who directed Dreamchild?
Dreamchild was directed by Gavin Millar.
Who stars in Dreamchild?
The principal cast of Dreamchild includes Coral Browne, Ian Holm, Peter Gallagher, Caris Corfman, Nicola Cowper.
When was Dreamchild released and how long is it?
Dreamchild was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dreamchild?
Dreamchild had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (0.27 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Dreamchild?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dreamchild was composed by Stanley Myers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dreamchild?
Dreamchild holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).