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Dream for an Insomniac

  • 1996
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
3.1K
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Jennifer Aniston, Ione Skye, and Mackenzie Astin in Dream for an Insomniac (1996)
Girl leads a lonely life until she meets the boy of her dreams. The boy, however, has a live-in girlfriend.
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Girl leads a lonely life until she meets the boy of her dreams. The boy, however, has a live-in girlfriend.Girl leads a lonely life until she meets the boy of her dreams. The boy, however, has a live-in girlfriend.Girl leads a lonely life until she meets the boy of her dreams. The boy, however, has a live-in girlfriend.

  • Director
    • Tiffanie DeBartolo
  • Writer
    • Tiffanie DeBartolo
  • Stars
    • Ione Skye
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Mackenzie Astin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tiffanie DeBartolo
    • Writer
      • Tiffanie DeBartolo
    • Stars
      • Ione Skye
      • Jennifer Aniston
      • Mackenzie Astin
    • 71User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ione Skye
    Ione Skye
    • Frankie
    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Allison
    Mackenzie Astin
    Mackenzie Astin
    • David Shrader
    Michael Landes
    Michael Landes
    • Rob
    Seymour Cassel
    Seymour Cassel
    • Uncle Leo
    Sean San Jose
    Sean San Jose
    • Juice
    • (as Sean San Jose Blackman)
    Michael Sterk
    • B.J.
    Leslie Stevens
    Leslie Stevens
    • Molly Monday
    Robert Kelker-Kelly
    • Trent
    • (as Robert Kelker Kelly)
    Robert Ernst
    • Homeless Man
    Robert Harvey
    • Dick in Sushi Bar
    Fred Gualco
    • Policeman #1
    Roger Craig
    • Policeman #2
    Louis Velez
    • Sammy Davis
    Mai Huynh
    • Poetry Reader
    Jennifer Steen
    • Customer
    Puck Rainey
    • Delivery Man
    • (as David 'Puck' Rainey)
    Susan Rokisky Ring
    • Woman at the Beach
    • Director
      • Tiffanie DeBartolo
    • Writer
      • Tiffanie DeBartolo
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    mustseemovie

    Gotta be one of the best romantic comedies ever made!!

    I admit I was a bit worried about seeing this film...lets face it, the cast alone sent out warning flares...An 80's teen movie star, Rachel from 'Friends' and some guy who happened to be the brother of another 80's teen movie star!! I cringed at the thought when a friend wanted to hire the movie, but I thought 'what the hey, you only live once'. And am I glad I hired it or what?? Ione Skye was perfect as Frankie, Mackenzie Astin is gorgeous as David, and don't let me forget their chemistry - they're perfect together....and I'm not forgetting Jennifer Aniston, who proved she could shake off her Rachel stigma and become someone completely different. But it's not just the cast, the story is completely fresh, the music is fabulous and I got enough memorable quotes to last me a lifetime!! This movie is a must see, for anybody who believes in love, destiny and waiting for Mr Right.
    6lostintwinpeaks

    Charming

    A charming little movie, made just around the time "Friends" (and Jennifer Aniston) were becoming huge.

    Jennifer Aniston, sporting her then famous 'The Rachel' haircut, is good in a supporting role; but it is Ione Skye that really shines.

    A lovely, independent little romantic comedy drama, that managed to find a place in my heart (I know - aw shucks and all that).

    Favourite line, issued by Ione Skye after the guy of her dreams has given her a cup of hot milk to help her slip (paraphrase): "You're not going to make me drink any more warm white fluids ... are you?!"

    WICKED!
    toulouse-lautrec

    I have lost the will to spell and have no idea what just transpired.

    While the acting gets a little corny at times, the vibe is definitely prevalent in this movie. It's got a good feeling. Simple plot, easy to follow, and while some of the time I found myself looking at my shoes, I was drawn into it. By the time Frankie meets David, I was hooked. The beginning is a little slow, and that's lethal for those out there with ADD. But I know for sure that myself as well as most of my friends have wished for the type of relationship Frankie and David have in this flick. You have seen the physical dramas where the girl is kidnapped and needs rescuing, and you've seen the emotional dramas where the girl is in the abusive relationship and he saves her from it and you've seen the really far-fetched movies where there's some kind of Monster/ Cyborg/ Evil Psycho trying to Kill/ Maim/ Eat her and the lead male saves her from it, but rarely, if ever, do you see one of these well-written, not so surreal movies wherein the girl wears real clothes, people make mistakes, and things are sometimes awkward. On purpose.

    It's refreshing to see, even if it means getting corny at times. There are few ways around cornball moments in life. Making life into film or even the dream of life and avoiding them is near impossible.

    Personally, I'd recommend this movie to anyone looking for a serious, rewarding, real-life type fictional romance. Give it a chance. See the whole thing. And don't you DARE look at your shoes.
    mojobubbles514

    Incredible film

    This movie was perfect. At least in my humble opinion. I found it well thought out and written incredibly. I loved Skye's character, Frankie. She was amazing and her whit and intellect astounded me. The chemistry between her and Mackenzie Astin was fantastic. Of course, Jennifer Aniston (in my opinion) never makes a bad movie so her role as Allie was great too. I just appreciate a decent thought-provoking movie on love every once in awhile. What's wrong with that?
    linzy

    A perfect precious little movie.

    One of the sweetest movies I've ever seen. It was a perfect, sweet, different kind-of feel good movie.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The accents that Allison demonstrates are: French, Irish, Southern, snotty-rich, New York, Canadian, sub-continental Indian, and Jewish.
    • Quotes

      Frankie: Anything less than mad, passionate, extraordinary love is a waste of your time.

    • Connections
      References Baby Doll (1956)
    • Soundtracks
      Novocaine For The Soul
      Written by Mark Oliver Everett (as E) and Mark Goldenberg

      Performed by Eels

      Courtesy of Dreamworks Records

      By Arrangement with Universal Music Special Markets

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Blue Eyes
    • Filming locations
      • Austin, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dream for an Insomniac
      • Tritone Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $24,727
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,201
      • Jun 21, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $24,727
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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