Dream a Little Dream (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1989, Dream a Little Dream is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Marc Rocco, running about 114 minutes. “With dreams like these who needs reality?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bobby Kellar has a crush on Lainie Diamond, girlfriend of school jerk Joel. Coleman is working on an experiment which will help him move into a place where Dreams are reality. When an accident occurs Coleman finds himself in Bobby's body and can only contact Bobby in his dreams.
Who’s in it. Dream a Little Dream stars Corey Feldman as Bobby Keller, Meredith Salenger as Lainie Diamond, Jason Robards as Coleman Ettinger and Piper Laurie as Gena Ettinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Dream a Little Dream has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and 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 Dream a Little Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dream a Little Dream tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dream a Little Dream (1989)?
- In US, Dream a Little Dream is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Dream a Little Dream worth watching?
- Dream a Little Dream holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dream a Little Dream?
- Dream a Little Dream stars Corey Feldman, Meredith Salenger, Jason Robards, Piper Laurie and Harry Dean Stanton.
- When was Dream a Little Dream released?
- Dream a Little Dream was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.