Dream Lover (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1993, Dream Lover is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Nicholas Kazan, running about 103 minutes. “If you think you know your lover. Think again. Especially if she's your wife.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Not long after they cross paths at an art gallery, Ray Reardon, an architect, and hypnotically sensual Lena are married with children. Only then does Ray catch his wife in escalating lies, which leads him to find out that Lena's past is invented and that she has been manipulating him ever since their first "chance" meeting.
Who’s in it. Dream Lover stars James Spader as Ray Reardon, Mädchen Amick as Lena Mathers, Fredric Lehne as Larry and Bess Armstrong as Elaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dream Lover has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dream Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dream Lover tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dream Lover (1993)?
- In US, Dream Lover is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dream Lover worth watching?
- Dream Lover holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dream Lover?
- Dream Lover stars James Spader, Mädchen Amick, Fredric Lehne, Bess Armstrong and Larry Miller.
- When was Dream Lover released?
- Dream Lover was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.