Dream for an Insomniac (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1996, Dream for an Insomniac is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tiffanie DeBartolo, running about 90 minutes. “A dreamer who couldn't sleep. An author who couldn't write. A friend who couldn't help but help.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A girl with insomnia who works in a coffee house has impossibly high standards for her love and fears she will never meet a worthy man. Then in walks a new employee and they click - until she discovers he has a girlfriend. Undaunted, she moves to L.A. with a friend sure that he will dump the girlfriend and follow her. She puts all her faith in fate and hopes for the best.
Who’s in it. Dream for an Insomniac stars Ione Skye as Frankie, Jennifer Aniston as Allison, Mackenzie Astin as David Shrader and Michael Landes as Rob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Dream for an Insomniac has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $24 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Brew, Fandango At Home and MovieMe. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dream for an Insomniac page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dream for an Insomniac tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dream for an Insomniac (1996)?
- In US, Dream for an Insomniac is available to stream on fuboTV and Brew, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Brew and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dream for an Insomniac worth watching?
- Dream for an Insomniac holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Dream for an Insomniac?
- Dream for an Insomniac stars Ione Skye, Jennifer Aniston, Mackenzie Astin, Michael Landes and Seymour Cassel.
- When was Dream for an Insomniac released?
- Dream for an Insomniac was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.