Movie

Life Is a Dream

★ 7.6(7)19871h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Raúl Ruiz
Release date: 1987-09-15
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France

About Life Is a Dream

Life Is a Dream is a 1987 movie in the Drama and Fantasy genres, directed by Raúl Ruiz, starring Sylvain Thirolle, Roch Leibovici and Bénédicte Sire. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life Is a Dream in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A baroque mix of revolutionary politics, pop culture and semiotics loosely based on the play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. A young prince learns that life is just a dream from which we wake when we die. And that dreams may be as real as life.

Cast

Sylvain Thirolle

Roch Leibovici

Bénédicte Sire

Jean-Bernard Guillard

Jean-François Lapalus

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life Is a Dream in United States?+

Life Is a Dream is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Life Is a Dream on Netflix?+

Life Is a Dream is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Life Is a Dream?+

Life Is a Dream has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Life Is a Dream?+

Life Is a Dream stars Sylvain Thirolle, Roch Leibovici, Bénédicte Sire, Jean-Bernard Guillard and Jean-François Lapalus.

When did Life Is a Dream come out?+

Life Is a Dream is a 1987 movie directed by Raúl Ruiz.

What genre is Life Is a Dream?+

Life Is a Dream is Drama and Fantasy film.

Who directed Life Is a Dream?+

Life Is a Dream was directed by Raúl Ruiz.