# Sweet Dreams (1985)

> A passionate country singer fights to sustain her voice, career, and volatile marriage as fame accelerates her toward an irreversible fate.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27068

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
- Director: Karel Reisz
- Cast: Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ann Wedgeworth, David Clennon, James Staley, Gary Basaraba, John Goodman, P. J. Soles
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090110/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: passionate, nostalgic, intimate, music movie night, classic film viewing

## Synopsis

Experience the life and legacy of a country music icon whose voice transcends time.

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