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Sweet Dreams

1985Movie1 h 55 minPG-13

DramaMusic
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic65–Rotten Tomatoes90%81%

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Country Music
  • Troubled Romance
  • Patsy Cline
  • 1950s-1960s
  • Singer
  • Emotional
  • Tragic

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Karel Reisz
Written by
Robert Getchell
Produced by
Bernard Schwartz
Music by
Charles Gross

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Facts

October 2, 1985 · 1 h 55 min · PG-13

Released
October 2, 1985
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Hope Spot, Last Words, Domestic Abuse +6

  • Hope Spot
  • Last Words
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Titled After the Song
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Bring My Brown Pants
  • Just Plane Wrong
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Biopic

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sweet Dreams?"

Questions about Sweet Dreams

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Where can I stream Sweet Dreams?

Cinemax

In the United States, Sweet Dreams streams on Cinemax. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Sweet Dreams worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 65).

Is Sweet Dreams okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Is Sweet Dreams good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Sweet Dreams plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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