Dreams movie poster

Dreams

"The past, present, and future. The thoughts and images of one man... for all men. One man's dreams... for every dreamer."

May 11, 1990 1h 59m 7.7/10 (530 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Dreams is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Akira Kurosawa.

Starring Akira Terao, Mitsuko Baisho, and Toshie Negishi

Synopsis

Eight visually rich vignettes drawn from Kurosawa’s own dreams—fox weddings and vanished orchards, a soldier’s ghosts, a walk through Van Gogh’s canvases, nuclear nightmares, and a water-mill utopia—meditate on childhood, art, mortality, and humanity’s uneasy bond with nature.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 11, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 59m 119 minutes total
User Rating 7.7/10 Great (530 votes)
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Budget $12M Production budget
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Box Office $3M 0.2x return
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$2,970,161

Production Companies

  • Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Akira Kurosawa USA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dreams about?

Eight visually rich vignettes drawn from Kurosawa’s own dreams—fox weddings and vanished orchards, a soldier’s ghosts, a walk through Van Gogh’s canvases, nuclear nightmares, and a water-mi...

Who directed Dreams?

Dreams was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

How long is Dreams?

Dreams has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).

When was Dreams released?

Dreams was released on May 11, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dreams?

The main cast of Dreams includes Akira Terao, Mitsuko Baisho, Toshie Negishi, Mieko Harada, Mitsunori Isaki.

Is Dreams worth watching?

Dreams has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 530 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.