Dreams I Never Had
Synopsis
A teenage girl is held captive in the home of a wealthy family. She is befriended by the family's young gardener, himself an illegal from Mexico. Their friendship carries both of them through their hopeless, sequestered lives and ultimately inspires them to break free.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dreams I Never Had Official Trailer: Director Iyad Hajjaj
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-07
Top Cast
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Malcolm McDowell
Judge Messner
Robin Givens
Prosecuting Attorney Hernandez
Iyad Hajjaj
Sam Sahal
Adam Huss
Jose
Manuel Domenech
Emilio
Fidelia Grace
Layla
Priyom Haider
Adam Sahal
Sara Matthews
Algebra teacher
James Donnelly
Witness
Omar Hajjaj
Amanda Kluge
Lori Dorfman
Edward Hong
Sami Metwasi
Golsa Sarabi
J. Craig Stiles
Ted Otis
Adam Pepper
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysApril 1, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iyad Hajjaj, Mahmoud Kamel
- Screenplay & Story
- Iyad Hajjaj, Lisa Jan Savy
- Original Score
- Erick Schroder
- Original Title
- Dreams I Never Had
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Missing Peace Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iyad Hajjaj, Mahmoud Kamel
Iyad Hajjaj, Lisa Jan Savy
Erick Schroder
John DeFazio
Department Leadership Roster
Iyad Hajjaj
Director
Mahmoud Kamel
Director
Lisa Jan Savy
Writer
Erick Schroder
Original Music Composer
John DeFazio
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreams I Never Had
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What is Dreams I Never Had about?
A teenage girl is held captive in the home of a wealthy family. She is befriended by the family's young gardener, himself an illegal from Mexico. Their friendship carries both of them through their hopeless, sequestered lives and ultimately inspires them to break free.
Who directed Dreams I Never Had?
Dreams I Never Had was directed by Iyad Hajjaj, Mahmoud Kamel.
Who stars in Dreams I Never Had?
The principal cast of Dreams I Never Had includes Malcolm McDowell, Robin Givens, Iyad Hajjaj, Adam Huss, Manuel Domenech.
When was Dreams I Never Had released and how long is it?
Dreams I Never Had was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Dreams I Never Had?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dreams I Never Had was composed by Erick Schroder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dreams I Never Had?
Dreams I Never Had holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).