Dreamchild
Seen it?1985 | 94 min | Drama, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss 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 fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
80-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honour of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice's close friendship with the writer was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she slowly realises the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gavin Millar
- Coral BrowneAlice Hargreaves
- Ian HolmReverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
- Peter GallagherJack Dolan
- Caris CorfmanSally Mackeson
- Nicola CowperLucy
- Jane AsherMrs. Liddell
- Amelia ShankleyLittle Alice
- Imogen BoormanLorina
- Emma KingEdith
- Rupert WainwrightHargreaves