Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- whimsical
- uplifting
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film colorful, fast-paced, charming, and entertaining, while some viewed its ending as a narrative copout.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Stevie and Elliot enter their own absurd dream landscape, where the quest for the Sandman embodies their desire for a perfect family.
The siblings seek the Sandman's help because they want an idealized family, making domestic repair the central emotional objective.
The protagonists travel through a wildly absurd landscape shaped by dreams, supporting colorful and unpredictable visual invention.
Stevie and Elliot's journey is organized around finding the Sandman and asking him to grant their wish.
Films like In Your Dreams, and why
The Little Prince
shared animated fantasy adventure, child protagonists, dreamlike worlds, and family-centered emotional stakes
Encanto
shared imaginative animation, sibling-centered adventure, magical wish fulfillment, and themes of family repair
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D
shared surreal dreamscape exploration, childlike wonder, comedic fantasy, and heartfelt family themes
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
shared colorful fantasy comedy, young protagonists, eccentric magical characters, and emotional family reconciliation
Movie Details
- Director
- Alexander Woo
- Release Date
- 2025-11-07
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (261)
Cast
- Jolie Hoang-Rappaport
- Elias Janssen
- Simu Liu
- Craig Robinson
- Cristin Milioti
- Gia Carides
- Omid Djalili
- SungWon Cho
- Zachary Noah Piser
- Hailey Magpali
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is In Your Dreams about?
- Two siblings navigate a riotously surreal dream world in search of the Sandman and a miracle that might mend their family.
- What is In Your Dreams like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of In Your Dreams as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is In Your Dreams violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in In Your Dreams.
- What did critics think of In Your Dreams?
- Critics broadly found the film colorful, fast-paced, charming, and entertaining, while some viewed its ending as a narrative copout.
- Which films are like In Your Dreams?
- Films with a similar feel include The Little Prince, Encanto, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, and The Mitchells vs. the Machines.
- How long is In Your Dreams?
- In Your Dreams runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch In Your Dreams?
- In United States, In Your Dreams streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
