Dream Scenario (2023)

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Movie basic details

Current status - Released
Total runtime - 102 mins.
Release date - 10-11-2023
Release year - 2023
Genres - Comedy, Fantasy

Overall ratings and scores for Dream Scenario:
Happiness Score - 7.089/10, World Popularity Score - 16.973/100, IMDB Score - 7.4, Metascore - N/A, Internet Movie Database - 7.4/10, .
Dream Scenario movie has Total Global Votes - 190, Total IMD Votes - 7,515

Dream Scenario Movie Introduction: Movie Dream Scenario, release year 2023 is written by Kristoffer Borgli and directed by Kristoffer Borgli. The leading star-cast in this movie are Lily Bird, Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson along with the other stars and crew members.

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DREAM SCENARIO at TIFF 2023 | Q&A with Nicolas Cage

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Movie in-short: A hapless family man finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. When his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

Movie story-line: Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

Movie synopsis: A hapless family man finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. When his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

Highlights - Dream Scenario (2023)

Total budget - $10,000,000.00
Total revenue - $6,777,038.00
Produced by - A24Square PegSaturn Films
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL - https://a24films.com/films/dream-scenario
Awards won / Nominations - 10 nominations
Certificate(s) - ES : 15 GB : All IS : R IS : R IS : R IT : 13 PL : 12+ PR : R PR : R PR : R PR : R

Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Dream Scenario (2023)

Lead Actors - Lily Bird, Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson
Writer(s) - Kristoffer Borgli
Director(s) - Kristoffer Borgli

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Dream Scenario (2023)

What is the release date of Dream Scenario (2023)?
Release date of Dream Scenario (2023) is 10-11-2023.


What is the total runtime of Dream Scenario (2023) in minutes?
Total runtime of Dream Scenario (2023) in minutes is 102 min.


What is the budget consumed to produce Dream Scenario (2023) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Dream Scenario (2023) movie is around $10,000,000.00.


How much revenue is expected from movie Dream Scenario (2023)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Dream Scenario (2023) is around $6,777,038.00.


What is the pupularity of Dream Scenario (2023)?
Worldwide pupularity of Dream Scenario (2023) movie is 16.973%.


What is the name of the production company of film Dream Scenario (2023)?
Production company of film Dream Scenario (2023) is/are A24, Square Peg, Saturn Films, .


Which country the film Dream Scenario (2023) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Dream Scenario (2023) is United States of America, .


Which language the film Dream Scenario (2023) is produced in?
Film Dream Scenario (2023) is produced in English (English), language(s).


Which Genre the film Dream Scenario (2023) belongs to?
Movie Dream Scenario (2023) is categorized under Comedy, Horror genre(s).


Who are the lead actors of the film Dream Scenario (2023)?
Lead actors of the film Dream Scenario (2023) are Lily Bird, Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson.


Who is the writer of the film Dream Scenario (2023)?
The writer(s) of the film Dream Scenario (2023) is/are Kristoffer Borgli.


Who is the director of the film Dream Scenario (2023)?
The director(s) of the film Dream Scenario (2023) is/are Kristoffer Borgli.


Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Dream Scenario (2023) movie?
Movie Dream Scenario (2023) has 10 nominations awards and nomination in it's profile.


What is the story of Dream Scenario (2023) in-short?
Short plot of movie Dream Scenario (2023): A hapless family man finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. When his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom..


What is the full story of Dream Scenario (2023) movie?
Full plot of movie Dream Scenario (2023): A hapless family man finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. When his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom..


Where to find full details of Dream Scenario (2023) movie?
You can find the full details of movie Dream Scenario (2023) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21942866


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List of full Starcast and crew members of Dream Scenario (2023)

Full Starcast:

profie photo of Nicolas CageName: Nicolas Cage
Character: Paul Matthews

profie photo of Julianne NicholsonName: Julianne Nicholson
Character: Janet Matthews

profie photo of Lily BirdName: Lily Bird
Character: Sophie Matthews

profie photo of Jessica ClementName: Jessica Clement
Character: Hannah Matthews

profie photo of Michael CeraName: Michael Cera
Character: Trent

profie photo of Dylan GelulaName: Dylan Gelula
Character: Molly

profie photo of Tim MeadowsName: Tim Meadows
Character: Brett

profie photo of Kate BerlantName: Kate Berlant
Character: Mary

profie photo of Dylan BakerName: Dylan Baker
Character: Richard

profie photo of Jennifer WigmoreName: Jennifer Wigmore
Character: Kayla

profie photo of Nicholas BraunName: Nicholas Braun
Character: Brian Berg

profie photo of David KleinName: David Klein
Character: Andy

profie photo of Maev BeatyName: Maev Beaty
Character: Naomi

profie photo of Al WarrenName: Al Warren
Character: Chris

profie photo of Ben CaldwellName: Ben Caldwell
Character: Eli

profie photo of Agape MngomezuluName: Agape Mngomezulu
Character: Robbie

profie photo of Lily GaoName: Lily Gao
Character: Realtor

profie photo of Marnie McPhailName: Marnie McPhail
Character: Claire

profie photo of Star SladeName: Star Slade
Character: Greta

profie photo of Noah LamannaName: Noah Lamanna
Character: Jessie

profie photo of Richard JutrasName: Richard Jutras
Character: Jean

profie photo of Kaleb HornName: Kaleb Horn
Character: Miles

profie photo of Philip van MartinName: Philip van Martin
Character: Claude

profie photo of Cara VolchoffName: Cara Volchoff
Character: Candice

profie photo of Liz AdjeiName: Liz Adjei
Character: Avery

profie photo of Jessie-Ann KohlmanName: Jessie-Ann Kohlman
Character: Chloe

profie photo of Greer CohenName: Greer Cohen
Character: Grace

profie photo of Krista BridgesName: Krista Bridges
Character: Carlotta

profie photo of Noah CentineoName: Noah Centineo
Character: Dylan

profie photo of Josh RichardsName: Josh Richards
Character: Hunter

profie photo of Ramona Gilmour-DarlingName: Ramona Gilmour-Darling
Character: Portia

profie photo of Sofia BanzhafName: Sofia Banzhaf
Character: Leah

profie photo of Marc CoppolaName: Marc Coppola
Character: Sidney

profie photo of Amber MidthunderName: Amber Midthunder
Character: Haley

profie photo of Alton MasonName: Alton Mason
Character: Carter

profie photo of Thomas MitchellName: Thomas Mitchell
Character: David

profie photo of Conrad CoatesName: Conrad Coates
Character: Dinner Guest #1

profie photo of Marnie BruntonName: Marnie Brunton
Character: Dinner Guest #2

profie photo of Jim ArmstrongName: Jim Armstrong
Character: Tristan

profie photo of Leah StanleyName: Leah Stanley
Character: Snailface

profie photo of Stephen R. HartName: Stephen R. Hart
Character: Tall Man

profie photo of Will CornoName: Will Corno
Character: Security Guard

profie photo of Talia SchlangerName: Talia Schlanger
Character: Norio Ad (voice)

profie photo of James CollinsName: James Collins
Character: Large Man

profie photo of Caleb WeatherbeeName: Caleb Weatherbee
Character: Paul Look-a-Like

profie photo of Nneka ElliottName: Nneka Elliott
Character: News Anchor

profie photo of Jeremy LevickName: Jeremy Levick
Character: Sleep Specialist

profie photo of Nicole LerouxName: Nicole Leroux
Character: Amandine

profie photo of Jordan RafName: Jordan Raf
Character: Dream Travel Guru

profie photo of Trish HoangName: Trish Hoang
Character: Patron (uncredited)

profie photo of Domenic Di RosaName: Domenic Di Rosa
Character: Fontane (uncredited)

profie photo of Jesse GoldmanName: Jesse Goldman
Character: Theatre Guest (uncredited)

Crew Members:

profie photo of Ellen LewisName: Ellen Lewis
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting

profie photo of Nicolas CageName: Nicolas Cage
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Michael BlatchfordName: Michael Blatchford
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant "A" Camera

profie photo of Colin PenmanName: Colin Penman
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Department Head

profie photo of Dan SkeneName: Dan Skene
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Coordinator

profie photo of Lars KnudsenName: Lars Knudsen
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Jan ThijsName: Jan Thijs
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still Photographer

profie photo of Jason KnightName: Jason Knight
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting

profie photo of John BuchanName: John Buchan
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting

profie photo of Owen PallettName: Owen Pallett
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer

profie photo of Ari AsterName: Ari Aster
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Jacob JaffkeName: Jacob Jaffke
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Jacob JaffkeName: Jacob Jaffke
Department: Production
Job/Role: Unit Production Manager

profie photo of Kristoffer BorgliName: Kristoffer Borgli
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director

profie photo of Kristoffer BorgliName: Kristoffer Borgli
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor

profie photo of Kristoffer BorgliName: Kristoffer Borgli
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer

profie photo of Sylvain BellemareName: Sylvain Bellemare
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Designer

profie photo of Sylvain BellemareName: Sylvain Bellemare
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Supervisor

profie photo of Denis BellinghamName: Denis Bellingham
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom Operator

profie photo of Zosia MackenzieName: Zosia Mackenzie
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design

profie photo of Stan SakellaropoulosName: Stan Sakellaropoulos
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue Editor

profie photo of Stan SakellaropoulosName: Stan Sakellaropoulos
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR Editor

profie photo of John O'ReganName: John O'Regan
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction

profie photo of Consuelo SolarName: Consuelo Solar
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script Supervisor

profie photo of Mia SturupName: Mia Sturup
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Supervisor

profie photo of Simon MeilleurName: Simon Meilleur
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Artist

profie photo of Natalie BronfmanName: Natalie Bronfman
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Designer

profie photo of Stéphane BergeronName: Stéphane Bergeron
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer

profie photo of Gottfried PflugbeilName: Gottfried Pflugbeil
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant "B" Camera

profie photo of Benjamin LoebName: Benjamin Loeb
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography

profie photo of Marie-Claude LafontaineName: Marie-Claude Lafontaine
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Producer

profie photo of Jo CaronName: Jo Caron
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Mixer

profie photo of Matt CodeName: Matt Code
Department: Production
Job/Role: Consulting Producer

profie photo of Daniela BarbosaName: Daniela Barbosa
Department: Directing
Job/Role: First Assistant Director

profie photo of Zach WiegmannName: Zach Wiegmann
Department: Editing
Job/Role: First Assistant Editor

profie photo of Steve NewburnName: Steve Newburn
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Prosthetics

profie photo of Guy LangloisName: Guy Langlois
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Post Production Supervisor

profie photo of Indiana AllemangName: Indiana Allemang
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Makeup Artist

profie photo of Sartaj AulakhName: Sartaj Aulakh
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Third Assistant Director

profie photo of Scott AlexanderName: Scott Alexander
Department: Production
Job/Role: Location Manager

profie photo of Greg ChapmanName: Greg Chapman
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Production Sound Mixer

profie photo of Michael ChurchName: Michael Church
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser

profie photo of Donovan M. BodenName: Donovan M. Boden
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Thanks

profie photo of Benoît BrièreName: Benoît Brière
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Supervisor

profie photo of Francis GauthierName: Francis Gauthier
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Editor

profie photo of David AllanName: David Allan
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Gaffer

profie photo of Adrian StansfieldName: Adrian Stansfield
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Prosthetics

profie photo of Shaun HunterName: Shaun Hunter
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Prosthetics

profie photo of Ashley Shields-MuirName: Ashley Shields-Muir
Department: Production
Job/Role: Unit Production Manager

profie photo of Jérôme CloutierName: Jérôme Cloutier
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Colorist

profie photo of Jérôme CloutierName: Jérôme Cloutier
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Digital Intermediate Colorist

profie photo of Susan DrennanName: Susan Drennan
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Transportation Coordinator

profie photo of Jim HolmesName: Jim Holmes
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Key Grip

profie photo of Jessica ListerName: Jessica Lister
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Transportation Captain

profie photo of Gabrielle Labelle JolyName: Gabrielle Labelle Joly
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Editor

profie photo of Chrystal LotzName: Chrystal Lotz
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hair Department Head

profie photo of Harrison FishmanName: Harrison Fishman
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Additional Editing

profie photo of Tyler CampelloneName: Tyler Campellone
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Rachel MathewsName: Rachel Mathews
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration Buyer

profie photo of Trevor SmaleName: Trevor Smale
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Designer

profie photo of Trevor SmaleName: Trevor Smale
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director

profie photo of Adam MedleyName: Adam Medley
Department: Art
Job/Role: Graphic Designer

profie photo of Brett HurdName: Brett Hurd
Department: Camera
Job/Role: "A" Camera Operator

profie photo of Amy SzokeName: Amy Szoke
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts

profie photo of Jared BoyceName: Jared Boyce
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant "A" Camera

profie photo of Daniel BiagiName: Daniel Biagi
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script Coordinator

profie photo of Arnaud WeissenburgerName: Arnaud Weissenburger
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor

profie photo of Joss DumasName: Joss Dumas
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music Supervisor

profie photo of Tori BinnsName: Tori Binns
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Hair Stylist

profie photo of Jason McGowanName: Jason McGowan
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Dolly Grip

profie photo of Betty ChowName: Betty Chow
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Ager/Dyer

profie photo of Brittany MorrisonName: Brittany Morrison
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration

profie photo of James GilchristName: James Gilchrist
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant Director

profie photo of Greg SmallwoodName: Greg Smallwood
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: On Set Dresser

profie photo of Michael CheneyName: Michael Cheney
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Accountant

profie photo of Claire DesmaraisName: Claire Desmarais
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Assistant Director

profie photo of Jess SmallwoodName: Jess Smallwood
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Third Assistant Director

profie photo of Simon MarchName: Simon March
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser

profie photo of Peter C. StrangeName: Peter C. Strange
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser

profie photo of Mark SkinnerName: Mark Skinner
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Steadicam Operator

profie photo of Mark SkinnerName: Mark Skinner
Department: Camera
Job/Role: "B" Camera Operator

profie photo of Arthur de MorelName: Arthur de Morel
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Digital Compositor

profie photo of Dragisa StojanovName: Dragisa Stojanov
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Recordist

profie photo of Anoma ModiName: Anoma Modi
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Designer

profie photo of Rupert GudgeonName: Rupert Gudgeon
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser

profie photo of James HerdName: James Herd
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: On Set Dresser

profie photo of Alex HurterName: Alex Hurter
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property Master

profie photo of Kyle DolphinName: Kyle Dolphin
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Coordinator

profie photo of Jacob Del DucaName: Jacob Del Duca
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor

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Reviews Section

rated 4 out of 5
November 19, 2023

Packing a lot of material and ideas into a single film can result in a muddled, confusing mess, no matter how well-meaning a filmmaker’s intentions might be. However, in his third feature outing, writer-director Kristoffer Borgli succeeds for the most part when it comes to tackling such an imposing task. This offbeat tale of tenured but underappreciated university professor (Nicolas Cage) takes viewers on a wild ride through the diverse realms of fame, metaphysics, cancel culture, unrelenting group think, and unexpressed, underpursued desire, and the downside consequences of each. All of this comes about when the middle-aged everyman protagonist inexplicably begins showing up in the dreams of countless people, many of whom he doesn’t even know. This curious oneiric anomaly – an inspired metaphor for one’s presence on social media and in the public eye – quickly transforms him into an overnight viral media sensation, one that starts off with a generous showering of attention and lustful admiration but that almost as quickly leads him to become a scorned put-upon pariah. He swiftly becomes more than just yesterday’s news; he turns into the object of a targeted campaign of cancel culture, hate speech and unapologetic ostracism. And, ironically, it all stems from something he never wanted nor asked for in the first place (at least in the form it ultimately took). From the foregoing description, it might sound like the filmmaker has tried to overstuff this vehicle with far too much material for viewers to process and comprehend, and there are points in the story (especially in the last half hour) where a good case could be made for that argument. However, in telling this allegorical fable, the director manages to keep the narrative’s ideas distinctly sorted and in context to drive home his message, a powerful cautionary tale about the point we’ve collectively reached as a society with respect to these powerful and potentially damaging matters and practices. These are notions that we all need to hear but seldom do because of all the noise surrounding us that prevents us from hearing the music because of all the notes. For all this seriousness, however, “Dream Scenario” is loaded with hilarious, laugh-out-loud humor and fine performances all around (especially Cage and Michael Cera as an empty-headed, self-absorbed brand management expert), complemented with skillful film editing and carefully selected incidental shots that effectively punctuate the mood of many scenes. The script is generally solid, too, though it begins to stray somewhat from the material that works best in the final act, and there are a few graphically violent sequences that sensitive viewers should be wary of. On balance, though, this is the kind of production that should be made in greater numbers in an age where so many of us have lost touch with reason, our existence and ourselves. Maybe watching an offering like this could help us all sit up, think and get back on track while we still can.


-- Brent Marchant
rated 3 out of 5
November 23, 2023

When college professor "Matthews" (Nicolas Cage) starts appearing in the dreams of strangers (oh, and his wife!), his whole life is turned topsy-turvy. Initially it's all a rather benign phenomenon with his appearances fleeting, inconclusive and harmless. Until, that is, he meets one person who has been having a rather more intimate experience. Not only does this meeting not go very well (on various levels!) but it seems to change the very nature of the illusions for everyone, turning them more into nightmares... A predictable, occasionally violent, backlash ensues which makes the man's life - and that of his family - all but insufferable. What to do now his fame has come back to bite him? I quite enjoyed the first half hour of this quirky and entertainingly written drama. Cage is always rather good at taking the rise out of himself, and he seems to be enjoying the ride at the start. Once the story turns a bit darker, though, it runs out of steam. It's charm and uniqueness becomes rather subsumed in a rather unsubtle whack at the "cancel culture" that exists amongst those who live their lives via social media. It's not the first or the best to draw a parallel between what's real and what's fact - even when such distinctions are easily identifiable, and after a while I felt the film had no clear idea of how to conclude without actually proving it's own, rather depressing, point. The idea is interesting, the delivery is fine - but the end product is all a bit underwhelming.


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