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Summer of Dreams

2016Movie1 h 24 min

DramaTV Movie
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A nostalgic, hopeful tv movie movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Debbie Taylor is a former 1980s pop star bent on making a comeback and returning to the Billboard charts. As she prepares to once again take the music industry by storm, Debbie's record label deems her irrelevant and abruptly drops her. Out of money, she leaves the fast lane of New York to move in with her sister in Youngstown, Ohio.

Feels like

  • Showbiz Drama
  • Indie Comedy
  • Character Study
  • Nostalgic Vibes
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Light Hearted
  • Career Crisis
  • Family Bonds
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Feel-Good

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Mike Rohl
Written by
Neal H. Dobrofsky, Tippi Dobrofsky
Produced by
Kim Arnott
Music by
Jeff Tymoschuk

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 27, 2016 · 1 h 24 min · Strong Language

Released
August 27, 2016
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
TV Movie, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Summer of Dreams?"

Questions about Summer of Dreams

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Summer of Dreams?

fuboTVPhiloHooplaHallmark+Hallmark TV

In the United States, Summer of Dreams streams on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+, and Hallmark TV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Summer of Dreams worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.2).

Is there a sequel to Summer of Dreams?

  1. Summer of Dreams (2016)
  2. Wedding of Dreams (2018)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Wedding of Dreams (2018).

Is Summer of Dreams okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Summer of Dreams plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Summer of Dreams?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.