What Dreams May Come(1998)
“After life there is more. The end is just the beginning.”
Overview
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.
Director
Vincent Ward
Studio
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Budget
$85M
Revenue
$71M
Cast
Robin Williams
as Chris Nielsen
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Albert Lewis
Annabella Sciorra
as Annie Collins-Nielsen
Josh Paddock
as Ian Nielsen
Jessica Brooks Grant
as Marie Nielsen
Max von Sydow
as The Tracker
Wilma Bonet
as Angie
Lucinda Jenney
as Mrs. Jacobs
Rosalind Chao
as Leona
Matt Salinger
as Reverend Hanley
Maggie McCarthy
as Stacey Jacobs
Carin Sprague
as Best Friend Cindy
Where to Watch
Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$85M
Box Office
$71M
Production Companies
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment • Interscope Communications • Metafilmics
You Might Also Like
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What Dreams May Come?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for What Dreams May Come (1998).
What is What Dreams May Come about?▼
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.
Who directed What Dreams May Come?▼
What Dreams May Come was directed by Vincent Ward and released in 1998. It is a drama, fantasy, romance film.
How long is What Dreams May Come?▼
What Dreams May Come has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in What Dreams May Come?▼
The cast of What Dreams May Come includes Robin Williams as Chris Nielsen, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Albert Lewis, Annabella Sciorra as Annie Collins-Nielsen, Josh Paddock as Ian Nielsen, Jessica Brooks Grant as Marie Nielsen and more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.