California Dreaming (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1979, California Dreaming is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John D. Hancock, running about 92 minutes. “A state somewhere between fantasy and reality.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young T.T. comes from Chicago to spend the summer in California. He slowly becomes "California-ized," while learning about love and life in the Golden State.
Who’s in it. California Dreaming stars Dennis Christopher as T.T., Seymour Cassel as Duke Slusarski, Glynnis O'Connor as Corky and Dorothy Tristan as Fay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, California Dreaming has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch California Dreaming page.
If you liked it. Fans of California Dreaming tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch California Dreaming (1979)?
- In US, California Dreaming is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is California Dreaming worth watching?
- California Dreaming holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in California Dreaming?
- California Dreaming stars Dennis Christopher, Seymour Cassel, Glynnis O'Connor, Dorothy Tristan and John Calvin.
- When was California Dreaming released?
- California Dreaming was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.