Name: Dreams I Never Had
Genre: Drama
Released: 2018-04-01
Duration: 1 h 21 min
Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Robin Givens, Iyad Hajjaj, Adam Huss, Manuel Domenech

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A teenage girl is held captive in the home of a wealthy family. She is befriended by the family's young gardener, himself an illegal from Mexico. Their friendship carries both of them through their hopeless, sequestered lives and ultimately inspires them to break free.

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Directed by: Iyad Hajjaj, Mahmoud Kamel
Written by: Iyad Hajjaj, Lisa Jan Savy
Music by: Erick Schroder

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Facts

April 1, 2018 · 1 h 21 min · PG-13

Released: April 1, 2018
Runtime: 1 h 21 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $1 million
Available in: 18 countries
Keywords: based on true story

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Where can I stream Dreams I Never Had?

In the United States, Dreams I Never Had streams on Prime and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, DistroTV, GlewedTV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Dreams I Never Had worth watching?

48

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.5).

Is Dreams I Never Had okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Dreams I Never Had plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.