Dreamchild(1985)
He loved the child we will never forget...
Dreamchild Synopsis
80-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honour of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice's close friendship with the writer was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she slowly realises the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.
Dreamchild (1985) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Gavin Millar, released on October 4, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Coral Browne, Ian Holm, Peter Gallagher and Caris Corfman. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Gavin Millar
- Writers:
- Dennis Potter
- Producers:
- Rick McCallum, Kenith Trodd
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Williams
- Composer:
- Stanley Myers
- Production:
- Thorn EMI, PfH
- Budget:
- $4,500,000
- Revenue:
- $1,215,923
- Status:
- Released
Dreamchild (1985) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Dreamchild before you stream it.
Dreamchild Cast & Crew
Main cast
Coral Browne
as Alice Hargreaves
Ian Holm
as Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
Peter Gallagher
as Jack Dolan
- Caris Corfman
Caris Corfman
as Sally Mackeson
Nicola Cowper
as Lucy
Jane Asher
as Mrs. Liddell
Amelia Shankley
as Little Alice
Imogen Boorman
as Lorina
Rupert Wainwright
as Hargreaves
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
as Mr. Duckworth
James Wilby
as Baker
Shane Rimmer
as Mr. Marl
Key crew
Directed by Gavin Millar, written by Dennis Potter, produced by Rick McCallum and Kenith Trodd.
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Dreamchild Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 40 ratings.
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Dreamchild – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dreamchild online?
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Dreamchild (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dreamchild?
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The main cast of Dreamchild (1985) includes Coral Browne, Ian Holm, Peter Gallagher, Caris Corfman and Nicola Cowper. The film was directed by Gavin Millar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dreamchild released?
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Dreamchild was released on October 4, 1985 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Dreamchild worth watching?
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Dreamchild (1985) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dreamchild?
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Yes. The official Dreamchild trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.