Dreams I Never Had
Seen it?2018 | 81 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Midnight Express, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A teenage girl is held captive in the home of a wealthy family. She is befriended by the family's young gardener, himself an illegal from Mexico. Their friendship carries both of them through their hopeless, sequestered lives and ultimately inspires them to break free.
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 powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mahmoud Kamel, Iyad Hajjaj
- Malcolm McDowellJudge Messner
- Robin GivensProsecuting Attorney Hernandez
- Iyad HajjajSam Sahal
- Adam HussJose
- Manuel DomenechEmilio
- Fidelia GraceLayla
- Priyom HaiderAdam Sahal
- Sara MatthewsAlgebra teacher
- James DonnellyWitness
- Omar Hajjaj