# Dream a Little Dream (1989)

> A lovelorn teenager and an aging dream scientist must navigate a bizarre consciousness swap before their intertwined lives become permanently displaced.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9034

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Marc Rocco
- Cast: Jason Robards, Corey Feldman, Piper Laurie, Meredith Salenger, Harry Dean Stanton, Corey Haim, Susan Blakely, William McNamara
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097236/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, nostalgic, romantic, nostalgic movie night, late night viewing

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