Dream Lover_
"Now I lay me down to sleep. If I should kill before I wake..."
After she's been attacked in her apartment, Cathy starts reliving the event in her dreams. She seeks help at a sleep disorder research center, but in doing so she encounters some unexpected results.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Tubi
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Alan J. Pakula →
Year context
Dream Lover was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Dream Lover is a Horror, Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (16)
Kristy McNichol
Kathy Gardner
Ben Masters
Michael Hansen
Paul Shenar
Ben Gardner
Justin Deas
Kevin McCann
John McMartin
Martin
Gayle Hunnicutt
Claire
Joseph Culp
Danny
MP
Matthew Penn
Billy
PW
Paul West
Shep
ML
Matthew Long
Vaughn Capisi
Jon Polito
Dr. James
EP
Ellen Parker
Nurse Jennifer
LW
Lynn Webster
Policewoman
BC
Brenda Cowling
Hotel Manager
Charles West
Man at Hilton Hotel
Dennis Creaghan
Policeman
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$502K
Revenue
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
4.1/10 (12 votes)
Popularity
4
Box Office
$502,237
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dream Lover about?
After she's been attacked in her apartment, Cathy starts reliving the event in her dreams. She seeks help at a sleep disorder research center, but in doing so she encounters some unexpected results.
How long is Dream Lover?
Dream Lover has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who directed Dream Lover?
Dream Lover was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
Who stars in Dream Lover?
The cast of Dream Lover includes Kristy McNichol, Ben Masters, Paul Shenar, Justin Deas, John McMartin.
How much did Dream Lover make at the box office?
Dream Lover earned $502,237 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Dream Lover?
Dream Lover has a rating of 4.1 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Horror
Crime
Drama
Thriller