A Midsummer Night's Dream (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2017, A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy film directed by Casey Wilder Mott, running about 104 minutes. “How now, spirit?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A modern-day movie adaptation of William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream". The new version takes place in present-day Hollywood where fantasy and reality collide. It’s set in a world where glamorous stars, commanding moguls, starving artists and vaulting pretenders all vie to get ahead.
Who’s in it. A Midsummer Night's Dream stars Rachael Leigh Cook as Hermia, Hamish Linklater as Lysander, Lily Rabe as Helena and Finn Wittrock as Demetrius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, A Midsummer Night's Dream has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 A Midsummer Night's Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Midsummer Night's Dream tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Midsummer Night's Dream (2017)?
- In US, A Midsummer Night's Dream is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 A Midsummer Night's Dream worth watching?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream stars Rachael Leigh Cook, Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe, Finn Wittrock and Paz de la Huerta.
- When was A Midsummer Night's Dream released?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.