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Sweet Dreams

1985·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
65
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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

She fought harder, loved more and went further than most people ever dream

The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at the height of her fame.
Biographical DramaCountry MusicTroubled RomancePatsy Cline1950s-1960sSingerEmotionalTragic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Sweet Dreams legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Sweet Dreams in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is Sweet Dreams worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sweet Dreams rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Sweet Dreams?

1 h 55 min

Sweet Dreams runs 1 h 55 min.

Is Sweet Dreams based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sweet Dreams?

Critics78
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Sweet Dreams much the same way.

What language is Sweet Dreams in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sweet Dreams?

2ESUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sweet Dreams in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sweet Dreams use?

Hope SpotLast WordsDomestic AbuseTitled After the SongForegone ConclusionBring My Brown PantsJust Plane WrongOh, Crap!Biopic

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Sweet Dreams, including Hope Spot, Last Words, Domestic Abuse.