Movie

The Lathe of Heaven

“Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece”

★ 6.5(45)19801h 44m

Science Fiction Fantasy Drama Thriller TV Movie

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Where to watch The Lathe of Heaven

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Good to know

Director: Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
Release date: 1980-01-09
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Thirteen

The Lathe of Heaven — trailer

About The Lathe of Heaven

The Lathe of Heaven is a 1980 movie in the Science Fiction, Fantasy and Drama genres, directed by Fred Barzyk and David R. Loxton, starring Bruce Davison, Peyton E. Park and Niki Flacks. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 45 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lathe of Heaven in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

George Orr, a man whose dreams can change waking reality, tries to suppress this unpredictable gift with drugs. Dr. Haber, an assigned psychiatrist, discovers the gift to be real and hypnotically induces Mr. Orr to change reality for the benefit of mankind --- with bizarre and frightening results.

Cast

Bruce Davison

George Orr

Peyton E. Park

Mannie Ahrens

Niki Flacks

Penny Crouch

Kevin Conway

Dr. William Haber

Vandi Clark

Aunt Ethel

Bernedette Whitehead

George's Mother

Jo Livingston

George's Father

Jane Roberts

Grandmother

Tom Matts

Grandfather

Frank Miller

Parole Officer

Joye Nash

Woman on Subway

Gena Sleete

Woman on Subway

Themes & keywords

telekinesisalternative reality

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lathe of Heaven in Italy?+

The Lathe of Heaven is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Lathe of Heaven on Netflix?+

The Lathe of Heaven is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Lathe of Heaven?+

The Lathe of Heaven has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The Lathe of Heaven?+

The Lathe of Heaven stars Bruce Davison, Peyton E. Park, Niki Flacks, Kevin Conway and Vandi Clark.

When did The Lathe of Heaven come out?+

The Lathe of Heaven is a 1980 movie directed by Fred Barzyk and David R. Loxton.

What genre is The Lathe of Heaven?+

The Lathe of Heaven is Science Fiction, Fantasy, Drama, Thriller and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Lathe of Heaven?+

The Lathe of Heaven was directed by Fred Barzyk and David R. Loxton.