Dreamchild_
"He loved the child we will never forget..."
Eighty-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honor of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice had a close friendship with the writer, and their relationship was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she realizes the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.
Starring
Coral Browne, Ian Holm, Peter Gallagher
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Dreamchild was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
Eighty-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honor of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice had a close ...
Dreamchild is a Drama, Fantasy film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
Coral Browne
Alice Hargreaves
Ian Holm
Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
Peter Gallagher
Jack Dolan
CC
Caris Corfman
Sally Mackeson
Nicola Cowper
Lucy
Jane Asher
Mrs. Liddell
Amelia Shankley
Little Alice
Imogen Boorman
Lorina
Rupert Wainwright
Hargreaves
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Mr. Duckworth
James Wilby
Baker
Shane Rimmer
Mr. Marl
William Hootkins
1st Radio Actor
Alan Shearman
1st Reporter
Sam Douglas
4th Reporter
Ron Berglas
3rd Editor
Steve Whitmire
Mock Turtle/Caterpillar
Fulton Mackay
Gryphon (voice)
Alan Bennett
Mock Turtle (voice)
Julie Walters
Dormouse (voice)
STUDIOS (2)
Thorn EMI
PfH
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (37 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dreamchild about?
Eighty-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honor of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice had a close friendship with the writer, and their relationship was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she realizes the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.
How long is Dreamchild?
Dreamchild has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Dreamchild?
The cast of Dreamchild includes Coral Browne, Ian Holm, Peter Gallagher, Caris Corfman, Nicola Cowper.
What is the rating of Dreamchild?
Dreamchild has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 37 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Fantasy