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Dream Scenario
2023 102 min United States of America R 18+
★7.0
Comedy, Fantasy
Director: Kristoffer Borgli
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Description
Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$5.74M
Worldwide:
$14.11M
Starring
Lily Bird
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Nicolas Cage
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Julianne Nicholson
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Independent Film
Golden Globe 2024
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Dream Scenario is a surrealist social satire that utilizes a high-concept premise to critique viral fame and cancel culture. While consensus highlights Nicolas Cage’s compelling performance, the film is polarizing regarding its narrative execution and the depth of its thematic exploration.
| Acting | Nicolas Cage delivers a powerful, grounded performance that elevates the film's absurdist premise and anchors the protagonist's emotional journey. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography uses deliberate framing and visual composition to effectively mirror the film's themes of isolation and the collective unconscious. | |
| Pacing | The film balances humor and tragedy in its first half, but the narrative loses momentum and coherence as it transitions into the final act. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay offers an intriguing, thought-provoking premise regarding fame and modern social backlash, yet it is criticized for a lack of intellectual depth and an unsatisfying, unresolved conclusion. |