Lucid Dream (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6.2

Lucid Dream poster

Released in 2017, Lucid Dream is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Kim Joon-Sung, running about 101 minutes. “The culprit and the clues are all in his dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Dae-ho, an investigative journalist, seeks to track down the whereabouts of his son who was abducted three years ago. With the help of a detective and a psychiatrist friend, he will retrace his memory of the incident through the use of lucid dreaming techniques.

Who’s in it. Lucid Dream stars Go Soo as Choi Dae-ho, Sol Kyung-gu as Detective Song Bang-sub, Kang Hye-jung as So-hyun and Park Yoo-chun as Kwon Yong-hyun, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Lucid Dream has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucid Dream page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lucid Dream tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lucid Dream (2017)?
In US, Lucid Dream is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Lucid Dream worth watching?
Lucid Dream holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Lucid Dream?
Lucid Dream stars Go Soo, Sol Kyung-gu, Kang Hye-jung, Park Yoo-chun and Park In-hwan.
When was Lucid Dream released?
Lucid Dream was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.