Beautiful Dreamers (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, Beautiful Dreamers is a drama film directed by John Kent Harrison, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. When the superintendent of the Canadian insane asylum, Dr. Maurice Bucke, meets poet Walt Whitman, his life and that of his wife and patients is radically changed. Like Dr. Bucke, Whitman has avant-garde ideas on the subject of mental illness. "Dreamers" is based on true events. Dr. Bucke became an important biographer of Walt Whitman.
Who’s in it. Beautiful Dreamers stars Colm Feore as Dr. Maurice Bucke, Rip Torn as Walt Whitman, Wendel Meldrum as Jessie Bucke and Sheila McCarthy as Molly Jessop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Beautiful Dreamers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beautiful Dreamers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beautiful Dreamers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beautiful Dreamers (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beautiful Dreamers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beautiful Dreamers worth watching?
- Beautiful Dreamers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beautiful Dreamers?
- Beautiful Dreamers stars Colm Feore, Rip Torn, Wendel Meldrum, Sheila McCarthy and Colin Fox.