Dreamer (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1979, Dreamer is a drama film directed by Noel Nosseck, running about 90 minutes. “A man dreams of winning. A woman dreams of loving. A dreamer dreams of both.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The dream began 20 years ago, when a young pinsetter watched a star bowler win a championship. Now, Harold (Dreamer) Nuttingham has a chance to attain his dream — to win the Tournament of Champions and buy his own lanes. But what price will he pay? The woman he loves sees only that his dream re-locates her to second place in his life; Harry White, his friend and mentor pushes him to become the champion Harry wanted to be — and never was. Torn between ambition and love, Dreamer fights to have both.
Who’s in it. Dreamer stars Tim Matheson as Harold "Dreamer" Nuttingham, Susan Blakely as Karen Lee, Jack Warden as Harry and Richard B. Shull as George Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Dreamer 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 Dreamer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dreamer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dreamer (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dreamer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dreamer worth watching?
- Dreamer holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dreamer?
- Dreamer stars Tim Matheson, Susan Blakely, Jack Warden, Richard B. Shull and Barbara Stuart.
- When was Dreamer released?
- Dreamer was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.