Lathe of Heaven
“His dreams control our destiny, but who controls his dreams?”
Synopsis
In a near future society a man claims that his dreams physically change reality. His therapist is confused at first but soon decides to use him for his own gain.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Haas
- Screenplay & Story
- Ursula K. Le Guin, Alan Sharp
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Original Title
- Lathe of Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Lathe Productions, Alliance Atlantis, Baumgarten Merims Productions, A+E Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Haas
Ursula K. Le Guin, Alan Sharp
Angelo Badalamenti
Pierre Mignot
Jean-François Bergeron
Mark Winemaker, Craig Baumgarten
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Haas
Director
Mark Winemaker
Producer
Jean-François Bergeron
Editor
Liz Vandal
Costume Design
Sylvain Gingras
Production Design
Pierre Mignot
Director of Photography
Jean Frenette
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Movies based on Ursula Le Giun's writings
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lathe of Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lathe of Heaven about?
In a near future society a man claims that his dreams physically change reality. His therapist is confused at first but soon decides to use him for his own gain.
Who directed Lathe of Heaven?
Lathe of Heaven was directed by Philip Haas.
Who stars in Lathe of Heaven?
The principal cast of Lathe of Heaven includes Lukas Haas, Lisa Bonet, David Strathairn, Sheila McCarthy, Belinda Hum.
When was Lathe of Heaven released and how long is it?
Lathe of Heaven was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Lathe of Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lathe of Heaven was composed by Angelo Badalamenti.
Is Lathe of Heaven based on a book or true story?
Lathe of Heaven is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ursula K. Le Guin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lathe of Heaven?
Lathe of Heaven holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).