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Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic odyssey back home.


“Meet the man of your dreams.”
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.

Nicolas Cage
Paul Matthews

Julianne Nicholson
Janet Matthews

Michael Cera
Trent

Tim Meadows
Brett

Dylan Gelula
Molly

Lily Bird
Sophie Matthews

Jessica Clement
Hannah Matthews

Dylan Baker
Richard

Kate Berlant
Mary

Star Slade
Greta
Dream Scenario is a comedy, fantasy film released in 2023 exploring themes of dreams, nightmare, professor, sleep, subconsciousness, dark comedy. Directed by Kristoffer Borgli, it stars Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson, Michael Cera. 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.
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