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Beautiful Dreamers

5.019901h 45mMovieDrama

When the superintendent of the Canadian insane asylum, Dr. Maurice Bucke, meets poet Walt Whitman, his life and that of his wife and patients is radically changed. Like Dr. Bucke, Whitman has avant-garde ideas on the subject of mental…

DirectorJohn Kent Harrison
WriterJohn Kent Harrison

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Cast · Directed by John Kent Harrison

CFColm Feore
Colm Feore
Dr. Maurice Bucke
RTRip Torn
Rip Torn
Walt Whitman
WMWendel Meldrum
Wendel Meldrum
Jessie Bucke
SMSheila McCarthy
Sheila McCarthy
Molly Jessop
CFColin Fox
Colin Fox
Rev. Haines
DG
David Gardner
Dr. Lett
TMTom McCamus
Tom McCamus
Leonard Thomas
ASAlbert Schultz
Albert Schultz
Dr. John Burgys
JC
J. Winston Carroll
Henderson
BGBarbara Gordon
Barbara Gordon
Agatha Haines
MM
Marsha Moreau
Birdie Bucke
RHRoland Hewgill
Roland Hewgill
Timothy Pardee

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Beautiful Dreamers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beautiful Dreamers?

Beautiful Dreamers isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Beautiful Dreamers on Netflix?

No, Beautiful Dreamers is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Beautiful Dreamers on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Beautiful Dreamers isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Beautiful Dreamers for free?

Beautiful Dreamers isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Beautiful Dreamers?

Beautiful Dreamers hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 24, 1990. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.