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Dream Scenario

Seen it?

2023 | 102 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, 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 anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Ted or Sorry to Bother You, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Super Awards: Best Actor in a Horror Movie. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $14 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 493K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kristoffer Borgli

  • Nicolas CagePaul Matthews
  • Julianne NicholsonJanet Matthews
  • Michael CeraTrent
  • Tim MeadowsBrett
  • Dylan GelulaMolly
  • Lily BirdSophie Matthews
  • Jessica ClementHannah Matthews
  • Dylan BakerRichard
  • Kate BerlantMary
  • Star SladeGreta