What Dreams May Come (1998)
A man navigates a beautiful, surreal afterlife, risking everything to rescue his beloved from despair.
Chris Nielsen dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife. After he died, his wife Annie killed herself and went to hell. Chris decides to risk eternity in Hades for the small chance that he will be able to bring her back to heaven.
How intense is What Dreams May Come?
What Dreams May Come has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What What Dreams May Come feels like
- Tone
- dreamlikemelancholyromanticsurrealuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream What Dreams May Come
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Is What Dreams May Come for you?
Is What Dreams May Come scary?
No. What Dreams May Come is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is What Dreams May Come gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is What Dreams May Come sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is What Dreams May Come OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is What Dreams May Come?
What Dreams May Come runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream What Dreams May Come?
What Dreams May Come is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does What Dreams May Come have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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