What Dreams May Come (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1998, What Dreams May Come is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Vincent Ward, running about 113 minutes. “After life there is more. The end is just the beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chris Neilson dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife. After he dies, his wife, Annie killed herself and went to hell. Chris decides to risk eternity in hades for the small chance that he will be able to bring her back to heaven.
Who’s in it. What Dreams May Come stars Robin Williams as Chris Nielsen, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Albert Lewis, Annabella Sciorra as Annie Collins-Nielsen and Max von Sydow as The Tracker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, What Dreams May Come has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $71.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Dreams May Come page.
If you liked it. Fans of What Dreams May Come 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 What Dreams May Come (1998)?
- In US, What Dreams May Come is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What Dreams May Come worth watching?
- What Dreams May Come holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in What Dreams May Come?
- What Dreams May Come stars Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr., Annabella Sciorra, Max von Sydow and Jessica Brooks Grant.
- When was What Dreams May Come released?
- What Dreams May Come was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.