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Lathe of Heaven

  • TV Movie
  • 20022002
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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Lisa Bonet, James Caan, and Lukas Haas in Lathe of Heaven (2002)
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In a near future society, a man claims that his dreams physically change reality. His therapist is confused at first, but soon decides to use him for his own gain.In a near future society, a man claims that his dreams physically change reality. His therapist is confused at first, but soon decides to use him for his own gain.In a near future society, a man claims that his dreams physically change reality. His therapist is confused at first, but soon decides to use him for his own gain.
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  • Director
    • Philip Haas
  • Writers
    • Ursula K. Le Guin(novel "The Lathe of Heaven")
    • Alan Sharp(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • James Caan
    • Lukas Haas
    • Lisa Bonet
Top credits
  • Director
    • Philip Haas
  • Writers
    • Ursula K. Le Guin(novel "The Lathe of Heaven")
    • Alan Sharp(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • James Caan
    • Lukas Haas
    • Lisa Bonet
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    • 57User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Lisa Bonet, James Caan, and Lukas Haas in Lathe of Heaven (2002)
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    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Dr. William Haberas Dr. William Haber
    Lukas Haas
    Lukas Haas
    • George Orras George Orr
    Lisa Bonet
    Lisa Bonet
    • Heather Lelacheas Heather Lelache
    David Strathairn
    David Strathairn
    • Mannieas Mannie
    Sheila McCarthy
    Sheila McCarthy
    • Pennyas Penny
    Serge Houde
    Serge Houde
    • Judgeas Judge
    Suzanne Desautels
    • Lelache's Secretaryas Lelache's Secretary
    Belinda Hum
    • Mrs. Nakumisias Mrs. Nakumisi
    Tetsuro Shigematsu
    • Mr. Nakumisias Mr. Nakumisi
    Jonathan Higgins
    Jonathan Higgins
    • Medicas Medic
    Danny Blanco Hall
    • Security Officeras Security Officer
    • (as Danny Blanco-Hall)
    Conrad Pla
    Conrad Pla
    • Search Man #1as Search Man #1
    Daniel Do
    Daniel Do
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    Daniel Pilon
    Daniel Pilon
    • President Murtleas President Murtle
    Steve Adams
    Steve Adams
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    Claudia Besso
    Claudia Besso
    • Personality #1as Personality #1
    Cas Anvar
    Cas Anvar
    • TV Personality #3as TV Personality #3
    Steve Anthony
    • Personality #4as Personality #4
    • Director
      • Philip Haas
    • Writers
      • Ursula K. Le Guin(novel "The Lathe of Heaven")
      • Alan Sharp(teleplay)
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    • Trivia
      Because of the premise of the movie, it can be seen as either a remake of The Lathe of Heaven (1980), or its sequel.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Pulp Today: Be Careful What You Wish For: The Lathe of Heaven (2022)

    User reviews57

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    2/10
    Very disappointing remake
    Having read LeGuinn's book and seen PBS's excellent rendering of her story this new version is a crashing disappointment. The first problem is that there is so little left of the story that much of its impact is missing. In spite of being light on effects and budget the earlier PBS production makes much better use of its resources to communicate LeGuinn's apocalyptic drama to the viewer.

    What happened to the space aliens? They seem to be replaced by David Straithorn's character who occasionally pops into scenes with sage verbiage. Unfortunately, so much has been stripped that there is no tissue left to connect him to what little plot remains after the producers and directors finished their hatchet job on content and context. Who knows why they did that?

    What's left is a nothingness rivaled only by Jor-Jor's apocalyptic reality. In order to understand what's going on here, one might want to read the book, or view PBS's 1980's telling of the story. Please don't waste your time with this turkey, especially since the PBS version is available on DVD.
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    • Oct 14, 2005

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    • Release date
      • September 8, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vida o sueño
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • A+E Networks
      • Alliance Atlantis Communications
      • Baumgarten Merims Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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