Daydream Believer
“He’s not the boy next door!”
Synopsis
Suburbia 1967. Eleven-year-old Susan Bradley has only one thing on her mind, and it's not schoolwork. It's Mike Nesmith of The Monkees, the popular pop group made famous in the television sitcom of the same name. Susan, with "boyfriend" Nesmith, lives in a daydream, a sixties riot of psychedelic colors and goofy, soft-focus, teenage-girl love scenes. Her well-meaning parents try to snap her back to reality, but it takes an informative copy of Teen Life to finally open Susan's eyes.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Daydream Believer short film (1998)
Type: Featurette • Published 2018-01-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kelly Peeples
- Screenplay & Story
- Kelly Peeples
- Original Title
- Daydream Believer
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Budget
- $8K
- Production Studios
- Cosmic Dance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kelly Peeples
Kelly Peeples
Department Leadership Roster
Kelly Peeples
Writer
Kelly Peeples
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Daydream Believer.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Daydream Believer.
500 best 98's movies
Similar Titles to Daydream Believer
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.1
5.8
7.3
5.9
7.4
7.0
5.0
5.4
More Like Daydream Believer
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Daydream Believer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daydream Believer about?
Suburbia 1967. Eleven-year-old Susan Bradley has only one thing on her mind, and it's not schoolwork. It's Mike Nesmith of The Monkees, the popular pop group made famous in the television sitcom of the same name. Susan, with "boyfriend" Nesmith, lives in a daydream, a sixties riot of psychedelic colors and goofy, soft-focus, teenage-girl love scenes. Her well-meaning parents try to snap her back to reality, but it takes an informative copy of Teen Life to finally open Susan's eyes.
Who directed Daydream Believer?
Daydream Believer was directed by Kelly Peeples.
Who stars in Daydream Believer?
The principal cast of Daydream Believer includes Molly Shannon, Erik Kever Ryle, Dawn Walters, Jennifer C. Johnson, Tom Jermaine.
When was Daydream Believer released and how long is it?
Daydream Believer was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daydream Believer?
Daydream Believer holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).