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Dream Scenario

Dream Scenario

Meet the man of your dreams.

20236.61h 42m

Overview

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.

Directed by Kristoffer Borgli
Written by Kristoffer Borgli
Produced by Lars Knudsen, Jacob Jaffke, Tyler Campellone
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $14.1M

Top Cast

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Paul Matthews

Julianne Nicholson

Julianne Nicholson

Janet Matthews

Michael Cera

Michael Cera

Trent

Tim Meadows

Tim Meadows

Brett

Dylan Gelula

Dylan Gelula

Molly

Lily Bird

Lily Bird

Sophie Matthews

Jessica Clement

Jessica Clement

Hannah Matthews

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

Richard

Kate Berlant

Kate Berlant

Mary

Star Slade

Star Slade

Greta

Themes & Keywords

dreamsnightmareprofessorsleepsubconsciousnessdark comedysatirefamily relationshipsshared dreampsychologicalpsychological horrorcancel culturebewildereddream

About Dream Scenario

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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