Dream Lovers (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1986, Dream Lovers is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Tony Au, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Chow Yun-Fat and Brigitte Lin have their incredible talents used to the hilt in this romantic mystery about a pair of tragic lovers from 2100 years before now reincarnated in modern Hong Kong.
Who’s in it. Dream Lovers stars Chow Yun-fat as Song Yu, Brigitte Lin as Cheung Yuet-Heung, Guan Shan as Cheung Hark-Nam and Elaine Jin as Nam's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dream Lovers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dream Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dream Lovers tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dream Lovers (1986)?
- In US, Dream Lovers is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dream Lovers worth watching?
- Dream Lovers holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dream Lovers?
- Dream Lovers stars Chow Yun-fat, Brigitte Lin, Guan Shan, Elaine Jin and Lam Chung.
- When was Dream Lovers released?
- Dream Lovers was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.