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Beautiful Dreamers

Beautiful Dreamers

Beautiful Dreamers
1990 1h 45m5.2

Beautiful Dreamers

“The World Changes Some People. Some People Change The World.”

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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 illness. "Dreamers" is based on true events. Dr. Bucke became an important biographer of Walt Whitman.

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DirectorJohn Kent Harrison
ScreenplayJohn Kent Harrison
StatusReleased
ReleasedJune 5, 1990
CountryCanada
Languageen
Runtime1h 45m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.9 / 10
Votes6
GenresDrama
StudioONF | NFB

Cast

Colm Feore

Colm Feore

Dr. Maurice Bucke

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Walt Whitman

Wendel Meldrum

Wendel Meldrum

Jessie Bucke

Sheila McCarthy

Sheila McCarthy

Molly Jessop

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Colin Fox

Rev. Haines

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David Gardner

Dr. Lett

Tom McCamus

Tom McCamus

Leonard Thomas

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Albert Schultz

Dr. John Burgys

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J. Winston Carroll

Henderson

Barbara Gordon

Barbara Gordon

Agatha Haines

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Marsha Moreau

Birdie Bucke

Roland Hewgill

Roland Hewgill

Timothy Pardee

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Frequently Asked Questions about Beautiful Dreamers

Where can I watch Beautiful Dreamers?

Beautiful Dreamers (1990) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Beautiful Dreamers about?

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 illness. "Dreamers" is based on true events....

Who directed Beautiful Dreamers?

Beautiful Dreamers (1990) was directed by John Kent Harrison. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 45m, rated 5.2/10.

How long is Beautiful Dreamers?

Beautiful Dreamers runs 1h 45m (105 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.2/10 from 6 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is Beautiful Dreamers worth watching?

Beautiful Dreamers is rated 5.2/10 by 6 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama fans.