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What Dreams May Come

PG-1319981h 53mVincent Ward
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 51% · Metacritic 44

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"After life there is more. The end is just the beginning."

After Chris Nielsen dies in a car accident, he is guided through the afterlife by his spirit guide, Albert. His new world is beautiful and can be whatever Chris imagines. Even his children are there. But, when his wife, Annie, commits suicide and is sent to hell, Chris ignores Albert's warnings and journeys there to save her. Upon arrival, Chris finds that rescuing Annie will be more difficult than he'd imagined.

DramaFantasyRomance
ParadiseHusband Wife RelationshipSoulmatesAfterlifePaintingHellHeavenCar CrashDeathDeath Of Husband

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Frequently asked questions

What is What Dreams May Come (1998) about?

After Chris Nielsen dies in a car accident, he is guided through the afterlife by his spirit guide, Albert. His new world is beautiful and can be whatever Chris imagines. Even his children are there. But, when his wife, Annie, commits suicide and is sent to hell, Chris ignores Albert's warnings and journeys there to save her. Upon arrival, Chris finds that rescuing Annie will be more difficult…

Who stars in What Dreams May Come?

What Dreams May Come stars Robin Williams (Chris Nielsen), Cuba Gooding Jr. (Albert Lewis), Annabella Sciorra (Annie Collins-Nielsen), Max von Sydow (The Tracker), Jessica Brooks Grant (Marie Nielsen). The film was directed by Vincent Ward.

How long is What Dreams May Come?

What Dreams May Come has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated PG-13.

Is What Dreams May Come worth watching?

What Dreams May Come holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 51. Fans of Drama, Fantasy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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