Dream for an Insomniac(1996)
A dreamer who couldn't sleep. An author who couldn't write. A friend who couldn't help but help.
Dream for an Insomniac Synopsis
A girl with insomnia who works in a coffee house has impossibly high standards for her love and fears she will never meet a worthy man. Then in walks a new employee and they click - until she discovers he has a girlfriend. Undaunted, she moves to L.A. with a friend sure that he will dump the girlfriend and follow her. She puts all her faith in fate and hopes for the best.
Dream for an Insomniac (1996) is a romance, comedy and drama film directed by Tiffanie DeBartolo, released on April 18, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Ione Skye, Jennifer Aniston, Mackenzie Astin and Michael Landes. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Tiffanie DeBartolo
- Writers:
- Tiffanie DeBartolo
- Producers:
- Rita Rokisky
- Cinematographer:
- Guillermo Navarro
- Composer:
- Michael Andreas
- Production:
- Tritone Productions
- Status:
- Released
Dream for an Insomniac (1996) Trailer
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Dream for an Insomniac Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ione Skye
as Frankie
Jennifer Aniston
as Allison
Mackenzie Astin
as David Shrader
Michael Landes
as Rob
Seymour Cassel
as Uncle Leo
Sean San Jose
as Juice
- Michael Sterk
Michael Sterk
as B.J.
- Leslie Stevens
Leslie Stevens
as Molly Monday
Robert Kelker-Kelly
as Trent
- Robert Ernst
Robert Ernst
as Homeless Man
Robert Harvey
as Dick in Sushi Bar
- Fred Gualco
Fred Gualco
as Policeman #1
Key crew
Directed by Tiffanie DeBartolo, written by Tiffanie DeBartolo, produced by Rita Rokisky.
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Dream for an Insomniac Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 43 ratings.
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Dream for an Insomniac – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dream for an Insomniac online?
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Dream for an Insomniac (1996) is available to stream on fuboTV, Brew and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Brew, Fandango At Home and MovieMe. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dream for an Insomniac?
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The main cast of Dream for an Insomniac (1996) includes Ione Skye, Jennifer Aniston, Mackenzie Astin, Michael Landes and Seymour Cassel. The film was directed by Tiffanie DeBartolo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dream for an Insomniac released?
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Dream for an Insomniac was released on April 18, 1996 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Dream for an Insomniac worth watching?
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Dream for an Insomniac (1996) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dream for an Insomniac?
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Yes. The official Dream for an Insomniac trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.