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Cassandra's Dream

2007·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Family is family. Blood is blood.

The tale of two brothers with serious financial woes. When a third party proposes they turn to crime, things go bad and the two become enemies.
Crime ThrillerBrotherhood BetrayalFinancial DesperationMoral DecayPsychological TensionTragic ConsequencesLondon SettingCharacter-DrivenDark Atmosphere

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Cassandra's Dream legally?

Cassandra's Dream is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cassandra's Dream worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cassandra's Dream rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Cassandra's Dream?

1 h 48 min

Cassandra's Dream runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cassandra's Dream?

Critics48
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Cassandra's Dream higher (59) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Cassandra's Dream a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$23 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $23 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Cassandra's Dream in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cassandra's Dream?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cassandra's Dream in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cassandra's Dream use?

Accidental MurderBetty and VeronicaCain and AbelDeal with the DevilDriven to SuicideFamily BusinessFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingThe Gambling AddictSibling Yin-YangGuilt-Ridden Accomplice

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Cassandra's Dream, including Accidental Murder, Betty and Veronica, Cain and Abel.