To Sleep So as to Dream (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, To Sleep So as to Dream is a comedy, fantasy and mystery film directed by Kaizo Hayashi, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. An aging silent film actress hires a private eye and his wacky but helpful assistant to track down her missing daughter, Bellflower. The two follow a succession of bizarre, obscure clues, until they track down the location of the kidnappers and the daughter.
Who’s in it. To Sleep So as to Dream stars Fujiko Fukamizu as Sakura Tsukishima, Moe Kamura as Bellflower, Shunsui Matsuda as Akagaki, the benshi and Yoshio Yoshida as Matsunosuke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, To Sleep So as to Dream has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Sleep So as to Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Sleep So as to Dream tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Sleep So as to Dream (1986)?
- In US, To Sleep So as to Dream is available to stream on ARROW, and 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 To Sleep So as to Dream worth watching?
- To Sleep So as to Dream holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Sleep So as to Dream?
- To Sleep So as to Dream stars Fujiko Fukamizu, Moe Kamura, Shunsui Matsuda, Yoshio Yoshida and Shiro Sano.
- When was To Sleep So as to Dream released?
- To Sleep So as to Dream was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.