Electric Dreams (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1984, Electric Dreams is a comedy, drama, science fiction and music film directed by Steve Barron, running about 96 minutes. “The most unusual triangle in the history of love: a boy, a girl, and a computer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Miles buys himself a state-of-the-art computer that starts expressing thoughts and emotions after a having champagne spilled on him. Things start getting out of hand when both Miles and Edgar, the computer, fall in love with Madeline, an attractive neighbour.
Who’s in it. Electric Dreams stars Lenny Von Dohlen as Miles, Virginia Madsen as Madeline, Maxwell Caulfield as Bill and Bud Cort as Edgar (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Electric Dreams has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory 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 Electric Dreams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Electric Dreams tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Electric Dreams (1984)?
- In US, Electric Dreams is available to stream on Shout! Factory 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 Electric Dreams worth watching?
- Electric Dreams holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, science fiction and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Electric Dreams?
- Electric Dreams stars Lenny Von Dohlen, Virginia Madsen, Maxwell Caulfield, Bud Cort and Don Fellows.
- When was Electric Dreams released?
- Electric Dreams was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.