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Dreamchild

1985Movie1 h 34 minPG

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes100%78%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes100%78%

Summary

80-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honour of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice's close friendship with the writer was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she slowly realises the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Gavin Millar
Written by
Dennis Potter
Produced by
Rick McCallum, Kenith Trodd
Music by
Stanley Myers

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Facts

October 4, 1985 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
October 4, 1985
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
137 countries

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Questions about Dreamchild

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Is Dreamchild worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is Dreamchild okay for kids?

PG

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

Is Dreamchild plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Dreamchild a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.