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What Dreams May Come (1998)

PG_13 113 min  -  Drama | Fantasy | Romance  -   2 October 1998 (USA)
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Reviews: 581 user | 115 critic | 25 from Metacritic.com

After dying in a car crash a widowed man searches the afterlife for his wife.

Director:

Vincent Ward

Writers:

Richard Matheson (novel), Ronald Bass (screenplay)
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Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 2 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robin Williams ...
Cuba Gooding Jr. ...
Annabella Sciorra ...
Max von Sydow ...
Jessica Brooks Grant Jessica Brooks Grant ...
Marie Nielsen
Josh Paddock Josh Paddock ...
Ian Nielsen
Rosalind Chao Rosalind Chao ...
Leona
Lucinda Jenney Lucinda Jenney ...
Mrs. Jacobs
Maggie McCarthy Maggie McCarthy ...
Stacey Jacobs
Wilma Bonet Wilma Bonet ...
Angie
Matt Salinger Matt Salinger ...
Reverend Hanley
Carin Sprague ...
Best Friend Cindy
June Carryl ...
Woman in Car Accident (as June Lomena)
Paul P. Card IV Paul P. Card IV ...
Paramedic
Werner Herzog ...
Face
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Storyline

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. After he dies, his wife, Annie killed herself and went to hell. Chris decides to risk eternity in hades for the small chance that he will be able to bring her back to heaven. Written by Scott Huntsman <guru@movieguru.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Heaven | Soul | Hell | Death | Doctor  | See more »

Taglines:

After life there is more. The end is just the beginning.

Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements involving death, some disturbing images and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Au-delà de nos rêves See more »

Filming Locations:

Alameda, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$85,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$15,833,592 (USA) (4 October 1998) (2526 Screens)

Gross:

$55,382,927 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The original score was composed by Ennio Morricone. However, Morricone's score was rejected after some initial screen tests. No explanation for the rejection has ever been given by the director or producers. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During the flashback when Chris is talking to his son in the rain, standing next to a tree, Ian's hair switches between being plastered across his forehead to just one side between several shots. See more »

Quotes

Chris Nielsen: [delivering a eulogy for Ian] There's a man Ian never got to know: the man he was growing up to be. He's a good looking clear-eyed young fellow, about 25. I can see him. He's the type of guy that men want to be around, because he has integrity, you know? He has character. You can't fake that...
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Crazy Credits

"The persons and events in this production are fictitious. No similarity to actual persons, living, dead or reincarnated is intended or should be inferred." See more »

Connections

Referenced in The Cell (2000) See more »

Soundtracks

"Chris & Annie's Theme"
Based on Variations of "Beside You"
Composed by Mark Snow (as Martin Fulterman) and Michael Kamen See more »