Sweet Nightmare (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1998, Sweet Nightmare is a comedy and romance film directed by Fernando Fragata, running about 96 minutes. “She steals his car and his furniture. But can she steal his heart?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dream girl can cause a lot of insomnia. That's what happens to Daniel Bricks, a young british engineer, working temporarily at the construction works of the 25th of April bridge, in Lisbon, Portugal. At the request of a friend, Daniel heads down south to make an inspection on a water dam. That's where he finds Carolina, the woman of his dreams. What he doesn't know is that she just got out of jail a few hours back, and that she will turn his life into a real nightmare. A romance comedy, where the nightmares are sweeter than dreams.
Who’s in it. Sweet Nightmare stars Diogo Infante, Catarina Furtado, George Felner and Rui Ferreira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Sweet Nightmare has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Nightmare tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Nightmare (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet Nightmare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweet Nightmare worth watching?
- Sweet Nightmare holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet Nightmare?
- Sweet Nightmare stars Diogo Infante, Catarina Furtado, George Felner, Rui Ferreira and Renato Aires.
- When was Sweet Nightmare released?
- Sweet Nightmare was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.