Sweet Dreams (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1985, Sweet Dreams is a drama, romance and music film directed by Karel Reisz, running about 115 minutes. “She fought harder, loved more and went further than most people ever dream” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at the height of her fame.
Who’s in it. Sweet Dreams stars Jessica Lange as Patsy Cline, Ed Harris as Charlie Dick, Ann Wedgeworth as Hilda Hensley and David Clennon as Randy Hughes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Sweet Dreams has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Dreams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Dreams tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Dreams (1985)?
- In US, Sweet Dreams is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sweet Dreams worth watching?
- Sweet Dreams holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet Dreams?
- Sweet Dreams stars Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ann Wedgeworth, David Clennon and James Staley.
- When was Sweet Dreams released?
- Sweet Dreams was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.