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Dream with the Fishes

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.8K
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David Arquette, Kathryn Erbe, and Brad Hunt in Dream with the Fishes (1997)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Terry is a suicidal voyeur who treats a dying addict to a final binge, but Terry will only do this if he promises to kill him.Terry is a suicidal voyeur who treats a dying addict to a final binge, but Terry will only do this if he promises to kill him.Terry is a suicidal voyeur who treats a dying addict to a final binge, but Terry will only do this if he promises to kill him.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Finn Taylor
  • Writers
    • Finn Taylor(story)
    • Jeffrey D. Brown(story)
  • Stars
    • David Arquette
    • Brad Hunt
    • Cathy Moriarty
Top credits
  • Director
    • Finn Taylor
  • Writers
    • Finn Taylor(story)
    • Jeffrey D. Brown(story)
  • Stars
    • David Arquette
    • Brad Hunt
    • Cathy Moriarty
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    • 30User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
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    David Arquette and Cathy Moriarty in Dream with the Fishes (1997)
    David Arquette, Kathryn Erbe, and Patrick McGraw in Dream with the Fishes (1997)
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    Dream with the Fishes (1997)
    Dream with the Fishes (1997)
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    Kathryn Erbe, Brad Hunt, and Patrick McGaw in Dream with the Fishes (1997)
    David Arquette and Brad Hunt in Dream with the Fishes (1997)

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    David Arquette
    David Arquette
    • Terryas Terry
    Brad Hunt
    Brad Hunt
    • Nickas Nick
    Cathy Moriarty
    Cathy Moriarty
    • Aunt Eliseas Aunt Elise
    Kathryn Erbe
    Kathryn Erbe
    • Lizas Liz
    Patrick McGaw
    Patrick McGaw
    • Donas Don
    J.E. Freeman
    J.E. Freeman
    • Joe, Nick's Fatheras Joe, Nick's Father
    Timi Prulhiere
    Timi Prulhiere
    • Michelleas Michelle
    Anita Barone
    Anita Barone
    • Maryas Mary
    Allyce Beasley
    Allyce Beasley
    • Sophiaas Sophia
    Peter Gregory
    Peter Gregory
    • Pharmacistas Pharmacist
    Richmond Arquette
    Richmond Arquette
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    George Maguire
    George Maguire
    • Funeral Directoras Funeral Director
    Kristina Robbins
    • Terry's Bowling 'Date'as Terry's Bowling 'Date'
    Katherine Copenhaver
    • Nick's Bowling 'Date'as Nick's Bowling 'Date'
    Gary Brickman
    • Drug Dealeras Drug Dealer
    Nina Peschcke-Koedt
    • Psychicas Psychic
    Orril Fluharty
    • Priestas Priest
    Michael Halton
    • Liquor Store Clerkas Liquor Store Clerk
    • Director
      • Finn Taylor
    • Writers
      • Finn Taylor(story) (screenplay)
      • Jeffrey D. Brown(story)
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    Storyline

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    Terry is a suicidal voyeur who doesn't seem to be able to kill himself. While preparing for jumping off a bridge, he meets Nick who ends up saving his life. Terry discovers that Nick is terminally ill and doesn't have much time left. Scared by the lack of time, Nick offers Terry a deal he can't refuse: Terry will become the beneficiary of Nick's life insurance or, since money doesn't matter to Terry, Nick promises to kill him before he dies. All Nick asks is Terry's help to realize a few fantasies before dying. —Hugo Lopes
    • bucket list
    • dying
    • voyeur
    • underwear
    • twenty something
    • 41 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • An oddball odyssey about voyeurism, LSD and nude bowling!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for pervasive strong language, some drug content and sexuality
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Quotes

      Aunt Elise: Guys, you've got to use the coasters, else we're no better than the animals.

    • Crazy credits
      No dreams or fishes were harmed in the making of this movie.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Face/Off/Dream with the Fishes/Head Above Water/The Last Time I Committed Suicide/When the Cat's Away (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      El Diablo En El Ojos
      Written and Performed by Tindersticks, Stuart Staples

      Used by permission of Polygram Music

      Courtesy of London Records/Polygram Records

    User reviews30

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    dream for my father
    I have a special place for this movie, as my father had a bit part in the film as the bartender playing the glasses while David Arquette dances on the bar. my dad passed away exactly one year ago today from cancer, and I wanted to give him a little shout out on here, as this film is indicative of how he spent the last days of his life. Apparently the filmmakers hung out in the bar my dad worked at while they were filming this, and saw him play the glasses as such, and decided to put in the 20 sec scene on a whim. They also got his last name completely wrong in the credits. It's Engel, not Ingalls. But nonetheless, it's a wonderful and moving film that I would recommend highly.
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    • aberjam2006
    • Oct 15, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 20, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures Classics
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Balıklar ve rüyalar
    • Filming locations
      • San Mateo, California, USA
    • Production company
      • 3 Ring Circus Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $543,708
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $31,777
      • Jun 22, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $543,708
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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