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The Lathe of Heaven

Seen it?

1980 | 104 min | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and fantasy fans. If you loved The Man Who Fell to Earth, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

George Orr, a man whose dreams can change waking reality, tries to suppress this unpredictable gift with drugs. Dr. Haber, an assigned psychiatrist, discovers the gift to be real and hypnotically induces Mr. Orr to change reality for the benefit of mankind --- with bizarre and frightening results.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 23K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton

  • Bruce DavisonGeorge Orr
  • Peyton E. ParkMannie Ahrens
  • Niki FlacksPenny Crouch
  • Kevin ConwayDr. William Haber
  • Vandi ClarkAunt Ethel
  • Bernedette WhiteheadGeorge's Mother
  • Jo LivingstonGeorge's Father
  • Jane RobertsGrandmother
  • Tom MattsGrandfather
  • Frank MillerParole Officer