Once Upon a Dream (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1949, Once Upon a Dream is a comedy and romance film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. An officer's wife has a romantic dream about her husband's man (servant) and comes to believe it is true. Meanwhile the husband has asked his servant to help him, after the war, to suggest ways to ignite the romance he and his wife had before the war, as well as find a way to make money in a post-war economy.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Dream stars Googie Withers as Carol Gilbert, Griffith Jones as Jackson, Guy Middleton as Major Gilbert and Betty Lynne as Mlle. Louise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Once Upon a Dream has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Dream tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Dream (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once Upon a Dream change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once Upon a Dream worth watching?
- Once Upon a Dream holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Once Upon a Dream?
- Once Upon a Dream stars Googie Withers, Griffith Jones, Guy Middleton, Betty Lynne and David Horne.
- When was Once Upon a Dream released?
- Once Upon a Dream was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.