What Dreams May Come

What Dreams May Come (1998)

  • 55% of critics liked it
    (67 reviews)

  • 85% of users liked it
    (146,364 ratings)

Based on a metaphysical 1978 novel by science fiction and horror author Richard Matheson, this romantic fantasy-drama won an Oscar for its expensive and impressive visual vistas depicting an imaginative afterlife. Robin Williams stars as Chris Nielsen, a doctor who has suffered with his artist wife… More

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PG-13, 1 hr. 53 min.
Directed By
Vincent Ward
Written By
Ron Bass
Genres
Drama, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Oct 2, 1998 Wide
On DVD
Feb 6, 2001
PolyGram Films

Critic Reviews

  • Paul Tatara, CNN.com

    A visual blast.

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    `What Dreams May Come' is so breathtaking, so beautiful, so bold in its imagination!

  • Jay Carr, Boston Globe

    The afterlife movie soars to new visionary heights in 'What Dreams May Come.'

  • Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune

    As rare and odd, and visually breathtaking, as modern filmmaking gets!

  • Susan Stark, Detroit News

    In both concept and execution, they testify to painfully banal sensibilities.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • John M


    Hadnt watched this in a while but i pulled out the DVD and last night I was just amazed again. Soulmates is an incredible concept to me right now and this movie just rocks on so many levels to me.

  • Albert K


    "What Dreams May Come" truly conveys a very dreamy and colorful world through its spectacular cinematography. The story gets you involved with the protagonist, but I couldn't help but find that it got confused in its vision. Too many differing views of… More

  • Sophie B


    Very visually interesting and whilst the actors did a good job I wasn't 100% sure on the story. I liked it but it's one of those films where it makes you so sad/upset that you really don't want to see it ever again. It deals with difficult issues such as death and… More

  • Jameson W


    Overall, this is a good film. It is unique, odd film that really makes you think. Beautiful cinematography!

  • Greg S


    A pediatrician dies and goes to paradise, but he's willing to throw away an eternity of bliss to find his wife, who's trapped in a far less pleasant afterlife. Watch for the amazing special effects which recreate some classic paintings by Hieronymus Bosch and… More

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