Overview
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 dies, 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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedWhat Dreams May Come follows a man who, after death, awakens in a breathtaking afterlife only to learn his beloved wife has been condemned to a far darker realm, prompting him to risk everything to reach her. Director Vincent Ward shapes this 1998 fantasy drama as a visually imaginative romance about grief, devotion, and love that defies even death. The mood is lush, melancholic, and emotionally bold. With a MagicMovieScore of 7.2, it appeals to viewers who appreciate metaphysical romances and richly imagined dramas that confront loss and the enduring pull of connection beyond the physical world.
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Top 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
2,442 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.06 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
October 2, 1998
Runtime
1h 53m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Director