Dreamgirls (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2006, Dreamgirls is a drama and music film directed by Bill Condon, running about 134 minutes. “All you have to do is dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.
Who’s in it. Dreamgirls stars Beyoncé as Deena Jones, Eddie Murphy as James "Thunder" Early, Jamie Foxx as Curtis Taylor Jr. and Danny Glover as Marty Madison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Dreamgirls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $154.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dreamgirls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dreamgirls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dreamgirls (2006)?
- In US, Dreamgirls is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dreamgirls worth watching?
- Dreamgirls holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dreamgirls?
- Dreamgirls stars Beyoncé, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Danny Glover and Jennifer Hudson.
- When was Dreamgirls released?
- Dreamgirls was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.