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What Dreams May Come (1998)

โ€œAfter life there is more. The end is just the beginning.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 2,615 votes 1h 53m pg-13 FantasyRomanceDrama

#26 of 123 films from 1998 #265 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Vincent Ward ยท Written by Ronald Bass, Richard Matheson

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Overview

After Chris Nielsen dies in a car accident, he is guided through the afterlife by his spirit guide, Albert. His new world is beautiful and can be whatever Chris imagines. Even his children are there. But, when his wife, Annie, commits suicide and is sent to hell, Chris ignores Albert's warnings and journeys there to save her. Upon arrival, Chris finds that rescuing Annie will be more difficult than he'd imagined.

Cast

Robin Williamsas Chris Nielsen
Cuba Gooding Jr.as Albert Lewis
Annabella Sciorraas Annie Collins-Nielsen
Max von Sydowas The Tracker
Jessica Brooks Grantas Marie Nielsen
Josh Paddockas Ian Nielsen
Rosalind Chaoas Leona
Lucinda Jenneyas Mrs. Jacobs
Maggie McCarthyas Stacey Jacobs
Wilma Bonetas Angie
Matt Salingeras Reverend Hanley
Carin Spragueas Best Friend Cindy
June Carrylas Woman in Car Accident
Werner Herzogas Face

Facts

Release dateOctober 2, 1998
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) โ€” about the same as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresFantasy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$85,000,000
Box office$71,485,043 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120889

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Questions

How long is What Dreams May Come?
What Dreams May Come runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is What Dreams May Come worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 2,615 votes, which places it #26 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 80%) and #265 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed What Dreams May Come?
What Dreams May Come was directed by Vincent Ward.
Who stars in What Dreams May Come?
Robin Williams as Chris Nielsen; Cuba Gooding Jr. as Albert Lewis; Annabella Sciorra as Annie Collins-Nielsen; Max von Sydow as The Tracker; Jessica Brooks Grant as Marie Nielsen; Josh Paddock as Ian Nielsen.
What is What Dreams May Come rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for What Dreams May Come?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/31601.

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