Dreams (1955): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Dreams
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1955
Duration: 88 min
Cast: Eva Dahlbeck, Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Ulf Palme, Inga Landgré

What Dreams Is About

Known in Swedish as Kvinnodröm, Dreams was written and directed by Ingmar Bergman, opened on August 22, 1955, and runs 87 minutes; it holds only a 40 percent approval on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of Bergman's more lukewarmly received works. Critics nonetheless regard it as a transitional film, bridging his earlier mid 1950s romantic dramas and the darker, more virtuosic masterpieces that followed. Who it's for: anyone curious about a transitional point in Ingmar Bergman's career, a lukewarmly received but stylistically pivotal film. Who it's not for: viewers seeking Bergman's most famous, fully mature masterpieces, since this is an earlier, transitional work.

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What is Dreams about?

Known in Swedish as Kvinnodröm, Dreams was written and directed by Ingmar Bergman, opened on August 22, 1955, and runs 87 minutes; it holds only a 40 percent approval on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of Bergman's more lukewarmly received works. Critics nonetheless regard it as a transitional film, bridging his earlier mid 1950s romantic dramas and the darker, more virtuosic masterpieces that followed.

Where can I watch Dreams?

Dreams is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Dreams?

Dreams runs for 88 minutes (1h 28m).

When did Dreams come out?

Dreams was released in 1955.

Who directed Dreams?

Dreams was directed by Ingmar Bergman.

Who stars in Dreams?

Dreams stars Eva Dahlbeck, Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Ulf Palme.

What is Dreams's rating?

Dreams holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.