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Dreaming

9.019911h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

Unemployed Ayrshire teenager Sammy Nelson is a dreamer, using his vivid imagination to conjure up a gallery of heroes. But far from simply providing an escape from grim reality, his dreams become weapons to confront it. With appearances by Deacon Blue, Billy Connolly and Marianne Faithful

DirectorMike Alexander
WriterWilliam McIlvanney

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Cast · Directed by Mike Alexander

EBEwen Bremner
Ewen Bremner
Sammy Nelson
SHShirley Henderson
Shirley Henderson
Pauline McPherson
MCMichael Carter
Michael Carter
Peter Nelson
MMMary McCusker
Mary McCusker
Mary Nelson
BCBilly Connolly
Billy Connolly
Game Show Host/Busker
MFMarianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull
Woman in Crowd
RRRicky Ross
Ricky Ross
Deacon Blue/Singer in Bar
LMLorraine McIntosh
Lorraine McIntosh
Deacon Blue/Girl in Graveyard
GK
Graeme Kelling
Deacon Blue
JP
James Prime
Deacon Blue
EV
Ewen Vernal
Deacon Blue
DV
Douglas Vipond
Deacon Blue

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Dreaming — streaming FAQ

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Is Dreaming on Netflix?

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Is Dreaming on Amazon Prime Video?

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Dreaming isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Dreaming?

Dreaming hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 12, 1991. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.