Sweet Dreams (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2016, Sweet Dreams is a drama film directed by Marco Bellocchio, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. Turin, 1969. Nine-year-old Massimo’s idyllic childhood is shattered by the mysterious death of his mother. The young boy refuses to accept this brutal loss, even if the priest says she is now in Heaven. Years later in the 90s, adult Massimo has become an accomplished journalist. After reporting on the war in Sarajevo, he begins to suffer from panic attacks. As he prepares to sell his parents’ apartment, Massimo is forced to relive his traumatic past. Compassionate doctor Elisa could help tormented Massimo open up and confront his childhood wounds…
Who’s in it. Sweet Dreams stars Valerio Mastandrea as Massimo, Bérénice Bejo as Elisa, Guido Caprino as Père de Massimo and Fabrizio Gifuni as Athos Giovanni, 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 GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, BFI Player and Sky Store. 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 (2016)?
- In GB, Sweet Dreams is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. 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. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet Dreams?
- Sweet Dreams stars Valerio Mastandrea, Bérénice Bejo, Guido Caprino, Fabrizio Gifuni and Roberto Herlitzka.
- When was Sweet Dreams released?
- Sweet Dreams was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.