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Dream Lover

  • 1993
  • R
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
5.6K
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James Spader and Mädchen Amick in Dream Lover (1993)
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DramaMysteryThriller

A successful businessman tries to uncover what is wrong with his wife.A successful businessman tries to uncover what is wrong with his wife.A successful businessman tries to uncover what is wrong with his wife.

  • Director
    • Nicholas Kazan
  • Writer
    • Nicholas Kazan
  • Stars
    • James Spader
    • Mädchen Amick
    • Fredric Lehne
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    5.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nicholas Kazan
    • Writer
      • Nicholas Kazan
    • Stars
      • James Spader
      • Mädchen Amick
      • Fredric Lehne
    • 45User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Top cast

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    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Ray
    Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick
    • Lena
    Fredric Lehne
    Fredric Lehne
    • Larry
    Bess Armstrong
    Bess Armstrong
    • Elaine
    Larry Miller
    Larry Miller
    • Norman
    Kathleen York
    Kathleen York
    • Martha
    Kate Williamson
    Kate Williamson
    • Mrs. Sneeder
    Tom Lillard
    • Hank Sneeder
    William Shockley
    William Shockley
    • Buddy
    Carl Sundstrom
    • Officer
    Irwin Keyes
    Irwin Keyes
    • Officer
    Joel McKinnon Miller
    Joel McKinnon Miller
    • Minister
    Joseph Scoren
    Joseph Scoren
    • Martha's Lawyer
    • (as Joseph Scorsiani)
    Archie Lang
    • Judge #1
    Clyde Kusatsu
    Clyde Kusatsu
    • Judge Kurita
    Alexander Folk
    Alexander Folk
    • Oscar
    Michael Chow
    Michael Chow
    • Mr. Mura
    Talya Ferro
    • Cora's Sister
    • Director
      • Nicholas Kazan
    • Writer
      • Nicholas Kazan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The original theatrical and the VHS versions have different ending and extra more explicit sex scenes than the DVD version.
    • Goofs
      When Ray is admitted to Willow point on his admissions report it shows the apprehended date of 8/15/91 and his date of birth is 6-12-61 but next to his age it says he is 36 years old.
    • Quotes

      Ray: [showing photos] Do you know her?

      Buddy: Sissy. Hope she's nothin' to you.

      Ray: She's my wife.

      Buddy: Figures. Did she run off and leave you?

      Ray: No.

      Buddy: Well, give it time.

      Ray: Is that what she did to you?

      Buddy: She did things to me I can't even pronounce.

    • Alternate versions
      Unrated U.S. video release includes 4 minutes of additional footage with sex scenes between James Spader and Mädchen Amick.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: That's Entertainment III/3 Ninjas Kick Back/Being Human/Dream Lover/Kika (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      JUST YOU
      Written by Kathy Fisher & Ron Wasserman

      Performed by Kathy Fisher

      Courtesy of Sony Tunes

    User reviews45

    Review
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    Featured review
    7/10
    Tightly wound and suspenseful
    A late night boredom trip became quite a spectacle. Not only did the performances from Madchen Amick and James Spader feel realistic and genuine, the actions of the two seemed based more in reality as opposed to the Hollywoodized version of revenge and anger. While some might call this senseless trash, I call this a spectacle of the human condition, one that portrays the hidden evils within every person. With a solid B-cast, this film was certainly worth the time and money put into it. Also, the ending proved to be one of the best `revenge of the cuckold scenes ever.'
    helpful•27
    7
    • Agent10
    • Jul 30, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 6, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Hayalimdeki Sevgili
    • Filming locations
      • New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
      • Propaganda Films
      • Nicita/Lloyd Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $256,264
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $44,701
      • May 8, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $256,264
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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