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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Richard Matheson (novel)
Ronald Bass (screenplay)
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Release Date:
2 October 1998 (USA) more
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Tagline:
After life there is more. The end is just the beginning.
Plot:
Chris Neilson dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife... more | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 2 nominations more
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(34 articles)
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The most under-rated movie ever ? more (568 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Robin Williams ... Chris Nielsen

Cuba Gooding Jr. ... Albert Lewis

Annabella Sciorra ... Annie Collins-Nielsen

Max von Sydow ... The Tracker
Jessica Brooks Grant ... Marie Nielsen
Josh Paddock ... Ian Nielsen
Rosalind Chao ... Leona
Lucinda Jenney ... Mrs. Jacobs
Maggie McCarthy ... Stacey Jacobs
Wilma Bonet ... Angie
Matt Salinger ... Reverend Hanley
Carin Sprague ... Best Friend Cindy

June Carryl ... Woman in Car Accident (as June Lomena)
Paul P. Card IV ... Paramedic

Werner Herzog ... Face
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements involving death, some disturbing images and language.
Runtime:
113 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The original prints of the film, which were stored at a video vault in Universal Studios Hollywood's backlot, were lost in the June 1st, 2008 backlot fire. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When the little girl gives half her sandwich to the little boy on the dock, he takes the other half, and hands the first one back to her. As he hands it over, there is a bite missing in the middle. When she goes to eat it, it is whole. more
Quotes:
Chris Nielsen: A whole human life is just a heartbeat here in Heaven. Then we'll all be together forever. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in 13 Hours in a Warehouse (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Hymn II, from Three Sacred Hymns more

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138 out of 165 people found the following comment useful.
The most under-rated movie ever ?, 26 December 2005
10/10
Author: siit from Brisbane, Australia

Firstly this is an adult movie. I remember when it was marketed on its release. It seemed to be targeted to all ages - Robin Williams off the back of- at that time- children's movies. It promoted the technology of the making. Overall they marketed it completely wrong, which I daresay has led it to being placed in the mediocrity bin.

However, nothing could be further from the truth. What Dreams May Come would have to be one of the most intelligent, emotional, visually beautiful, and well acted projects ever to grace the screen.

Robin Williams is masterful and Sciorra perfectly mirrors her soul mate (Williams). Their performances encapsulate all the joy and abject sorrow human life entails. It's a movie that wants you to find real love, see beyond cynicism and grasp the idea of soul mate. And it's all presented in a stunningly gorgeous montage of exquisite colour and symmetry.

From the opening shot to the closing frame, its magnificent. The story is enveloping encompassing nearly every asset of human emotion. It's a roller-coaster ride but rewarding. Comedy, hope, sadness, joy, elation, despair... all displayed perfectly.

ALL actors shine, Cuba Gooding Jr is his usual excellent self and Max von Sydow is impeccable.

The greatest movie ever? close... most under-rated movie ever? - most probably. Watch it, very few movies will touch you as What Dreams May Come will.

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