Life Is a Dream (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1987, Life Is a Dream is a notable film directed by Raúl Ruiz, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A baroque mix of revolutionary politics, pop culture and semiotics loosely based on the play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. A young prince learns that life is just a dream from which we wake when we die. And that dreams may be as real as life.
Who’s in it. Life Is a Dream stars Sylvain Thirolle, Roch Leibovici, Bénédicte Sire and Jean-Bernard Guillard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Life Is a Dream has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Is a Dream page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Is a Dream (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Is a Dream change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Is a Dream worth watching?
- Life Is a Dream holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life Is a Dream?
- Life Is a Dream stars Sylvain Thirolle, Roch Leibovici, Bénédicte Sire, Jean-Bernard Guillard and Jean-François Lapalus.
- When was Life Is a Dream released?
- Life Is a Dream was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.