Movie

What Dreams May Come

“After life there is more. The end is just the beginning.”

★ 7.2(2,553)19981h 53m

What Dreams May Come is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Vincent Ward
Release date: 1998-10-02
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Box office: $71,485,043
Budget: $85,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

What Dreams May Come — trailer

About What Dreams May Come

What Dreams May Come is a 1998 movie in the Drama, Fantasy and Romance genres, directed by Vincent Ward, starring Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Annabella Sciorra. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 2,553 viewers. Below you can see where to watch What Dreams May Come in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Chris Nielsen dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife. After he died, his wife Annie killed herself and went to hell. Chris decides to risk eternity in Hades for the small chance that he will be able to bring her back to heaven.

Cast

Robin Williams

Chris Nielsen

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Albert Lewis

Annabella Sciorra

Annie Collins-Nielsen

Josh Paddock

Ian Nielsen

Jessica Brooks Grant

Marie Nielsen

Max von Sydow

The Tracker

Wilma Bonet

Angie

Lucinda Jenney

Mrs. Jacobs

Rosalind Chao

Leona

Matt Salinger

Reverend Hanley

Maggie McCarthy

Stacey Jacobs

Carin Sprague

Best Friend Cindy

Themes & keywords

paradisehusband wife relationshipsoulmatesafterlifepaintinghellheavencar crashdeathdeath of husbandspiritismdeath of a childlost soulsdramaticsouls

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch What Dreams May Come in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, What Dreams May Come is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is What Dreams May Come on Netflix?+

What Dreams May Come is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is What Dreams May Come?+

What Dreams May Come has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in What Dreams May Come?+

What Dreams May Come stars Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr., Annabella Sciorra, Josh Paddock and Jessica Brooks Grant.

When did What Dreams May Come come out?+

What Dreams May Come is a 1998 movie directed by Vincent Ward.

What genre is What Dreams May Come?+

What Dreams May Come is Drama, Fantasy and Romance film.

Who directed What Dreams May Come?+

What Dreams May Come was directed by Vincent Ward.