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The Dreamers (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 5.5

The Dreamers poster

Released in 1987, The Dreamers is a notable film directed by Uri Barbash.

What it’s about. Set in the Middle East in 1919, a group of European Jews planning on settling in the Sinai Desert are attacked by Bedouin tribesmen. As they fight for their lives they realize that they are beginning a struggle for a new Jewish nation. This film chronicles the beginning of the modern Jewish struggle for a homeland.

Who’s in it. The Dreamers stars Kelly McGillis as Anda, John Shea as Marcus, Arnon Zadok as Amnon and Christine Boisson as Sima, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Dreamers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dreamers page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Dreamers (1987)?
In US, The Dreamers is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Dreamers worth watching?
The Dreamers holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Dreamers?
The Dreamers stars Kelly McGillis, John Shea, Arnon Zadok, Christine Boisson and Roberto Pollack.
When was The Dreamers released?
The Dreamers was released in 1987.