The Dream Team (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1989, The Dream Team is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Howard Zieff, running about 113 minutes. “Four guys on a field trip to reality.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This morning they were playing ping-pong in the hospital rec room. Now they're lost in New York and framed for murder. This was never covered in group therapy.
Who’s in it. The Dream Team stars Michael Keaton as Billy Caufield, Christopher Lloyd as Henry Sikorsky, Peter Boyle as Jack McDermott and Stephen Furst as Albert Ianuzzi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Dream Team has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dream Team page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dream Team tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dream Team (1989)?
- In US, The Dream Team is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dream Team worth watching?
- The Dream Team holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dream Team?
- The Dream Team stars Michael Keaton, Christopher Lloyd, Peter Boyle, Stephen Furst and Lorraine Bracco.
- When was The Dream Team released?
- The Dream Team was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.