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Dream Lover

  • 1993
  • R
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
6.5K
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James Spader and Mädchen Amick in Dream Lover (1993)
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Erotic ThrillerDramaMysteryThriller

A successful architect suspects his second wife is not who she claims to be.A successful architect suspects his second wife is not who she claims to be.A successful architect suspects his second wife is not who she claims to be.

  • Director
    • Nicholas Kazan
  • Writer
    • Nicholas Kazan
  • Stars
    • James Spader
    • Mädchen Amick
    • Fredric Lehne
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    6.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nicholas Kazan
    • Writer
      • Nicholas Kazan
    • Stars
      • James Spader
      • Mädchen Amick
      • Fredric Lehne
    • 50User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Dream Lover
    Trailer 2:08
    Dream Lover

    Photos118

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    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Ray
    Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick
    • Lena
    Fredric Lehne
    Fredric Lehne
    • Larry
    Bess Armstrong
    Bess Armstrong
    • Elaine
    Larry Miller
    Larry Miller
    • Norman
    Kathleen York
    Kathleen York
    • Martha
    Kate Williamson
    Kate Williamson
    • Mrs. Sneeder
    Tom Lillard
    • Hank Sneeder
    William Shockley
    William Shockley
    • Buddy
    Carl Sundstrom
    • Officer
    Irwin Keyes
    Irwin Keyes
    • Officer
    Joel McKinnon Miller
    Joel McKinnon Miller
    • Minister
    Joseph Scoren
    Joseph Scoren
    • Martha's Lawyer
    • (as Joseph Scorsiani)
    Archie Lang
    • Judge #1
    Clyde Kusatsu
    Clyde Kusatsu
    • Judge Kurita
    Alexander Folk
    Alexander Folk
    • Oscar
    Michael Chow
    Michael Chow
    • Mr. Mura
    Talya Ferro
    • Cora's Sister
    • Director
      • Nicholas Kazan
    • Writer
      • Nicholas Kazan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The original theatrical and the VHS versions have different ending and extra more explicit sex scenes than the DVD version.
    • Goofs
      When Ray is admitted to Willow point on his admissions report it shows the apprehended date of 8/15/91 and his date of birth is 6-12-61 but next to his age it says he is 36 years old.
    • Quotes

      Ray: [showing photos] Do you know her?

      Buddy: Sissy. Hope she's nothin' to you.

      Ray: She's my wife.

      Buddy: Figures. Did she run off and leave you?

      Ray: No.

      Buddy: Well, give it time.

      Ray: Is that what she did to you?

      Buddy: [smiles] She did things to me I can't even pronounce.

    • Alternate versions
      Unrated U.S. video release includes 4 minutes of additional footage with sex scenes between James Spader and Mädchen Amick.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: That's Entertainment III/3 Ninjas Kick Back/Being Human/Dream Lover/Kika (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Just You
      Written by Kathy Fisher & Ron Wasserman
      Performed by Kathy Fisher
      Courtesy of Sony Tunes

    User reviews50

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    Great thriller

    Perhaps the allusions to Hitchcock are not warranted, but the first time I saw this I was knocked out. DREAM LOVER has a tightly wound plot and fine performances by the entire cast. Nick Kazan has some great dialogue in here like "What you think is paranoia is heightened awareness." Some folks might fault Spader's character as very stupid (really, you should find out as much as you can about a potential mate before marrying them!) Still, this a great neo noir thriller that really goes to show that beauty is often skin deep. Definitely worth a rent.
    • brendonm
    • Apr 4, 2001
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 6, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Hayalimdeki Sevgili
    • Filming locations
      • New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
      • Propaganda Films
      • Nicita/Lloyd Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $256,264
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $44,701
      • May 8, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $256,264
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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