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The Dream Team

1989Movie1 h 53 minPG-13

ComedyCrime
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic548.2Rotten Tomatoes50%61%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic548.2Rotten Tomatoes50%61%

Summary

Four mental patients on a field trip in New York City must save their caring chaperone, who ends up being taken to a hospital in a coma after accidentally witnessing a murder, before the killers can find him and finish the job.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Howard Zieff
Written by
Jon Connolly, David Loucka
Produced by
Christopher W. Knight
Music by
David McHugh

Everyone

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Facts

April 7, 1989 · 1 h 53 min · PG-13

Released
April 7, 1989
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$29 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Shout-Out, Speaks in Shout-Outs +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dream Team?"

Questions about The Dream Team

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dream Team?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Dream Team from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Dream Team worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is The Dream Team okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Dream Team make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Dream Team?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Dream Team use?

Jerk with a Heart of GoldShout-OutSpeaks in Shout-OutsNaked NutterLosing HornsClipboard of AuthorityDr. Psych PatientWhat the Hell, Hero?Only Sane ManNapoleon DelusionHere We Go Again!Four-Temperament Ensembleand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Shout-Out, and Speaks in Shout-Outs.