Mean Dreams
Seen it?2016 | 108 min | Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. If you loved Cape Fear or Close Range, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and drug use.
When two youngsters meet and fall for each other, they must go on the run from the girl's corrupt father, who is also the sheriff of the town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nathan Morlando
- Sophie NélisseCasey Caraway
- Josh WigginsJonas Ford
- Colm FeoreThe Chief
- Bill PaxtonWayne Caraway
- Joe CobdenElbert
- Vickie PapavsLynette Ford
- Ryan BlakelyProprietor
- George BuzaPawnshop Clerk
- Tara NicodemoPharmacist
- Mike McPhadenFather