The Dreamers (2003)
A sensual voyage of discovery and desire unfolds as three young people explore intimacy and melancholy in Paris.
When Isabelle and Theo invite Matthew to stay with them, what begins as a casual friendship ripens into a sensual voyage of discovery and desire in which nothing is off limits and everything is possible.
How intense is The Dreamers?
The Dreamers has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated NC-17.
What The Dreamers feels like
- Tone
- intimatedreamlikemelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Dreamers
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Is The Dreamers for you?
Is The Dreamers scary?
No. The Dreamers is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Dreamers gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Dreamers sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Dreamers OK for kids?
It is rated NC-17, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Dreamers?
The Dreamers runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream The Dreamers?
The Dreamers is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Dreamers have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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