Dreamers (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2025, Dreamers is a drama and romance film directed by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. After living undocumented in the UK for two years, Nigerian migrant Isio is caught and sent to the Hatchworth Removal Centre. She hopes for a fair asylum hearing and is convinced that, as long as she strictly follows the rules, she will be released – even if her charismatic new roommate Farah tells her this is a naive mistake.
Who’s in it. Dreamers stars Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo as Isio, Harriet Webb as Holly, Ann Akinjirin as Farah and Diana Yekinni as Nana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dreamers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dreamers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dreamers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dreamers (2025)?
- In GB, Dreamers is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dreamers worth watching?
- Dreamers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dreamers?
- Dreamers stars Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Harriet Webb, Ann Akinjirin, Diana Yekinni and Aiysha Hart.
- When was Dreamers released?
- Dreamers was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.