Sweet Dreams
Seen it?1985 | 115 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved My Week with Marilyn or Crazy Heart, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at the height of her fame.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Karel Reisz
- Jessica LangePatsy Cline
- Ed HarrisCharlie Dick
- Ann WedgeworthHilda Hensley
- David ClennonRandy Hughes
- James StaleyGerald Cline
- Gary BasarabaWoodhouse
- John GoodmanOtis
- P. J. SolesWanda
- Terri GardnerOld Singer
- Caitlin KelchSylvia