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Golden Dreams

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2001 | 23 min | Drama, History, Fantasy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Right up the alley of fantasy fans and history buffs. Leaves you with something to think about. Liked Mr. Turner or All the Way? This is a good next one.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 23 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Califia, the Queen and spirit of California, gives the audience a quick and somewhat romanticized look at history of California, as well as trials and tribulations, but also hopes and dreams of its various ethnicites and cultures.

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 impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Agnieszka Holland

  • Whoopi GoldbergCalifia, the Queen of California
  • Yasuko TakaharaKinuyo
  • Richard BalinLouis B. Mayer
  • Eric Matheny
  • Mark NeveldineSteve Jobs
  • Lawrence CalvinComputer Nerd #5
  • Dean ChambersDirector at MGM
  • Halley EvelandLittle Flower Child
  • Julian GarciaChumash Indian
  • Jason HillhouseSteve Wozniak