What Dreams May Come
1998, English. Directed by Vincent Ward.
After life there is more. The end is just the beginning.
After Chris Nielsen dies in a car accident, he is guided through the afterlife by his spirit guide, Albert. His new world is beautiful and can be whatever Chris imagines. Even his children are there. But, when his wife, Annie, commits suicide and is sent to hell, Chris ignores Albert's warnings and journeys there to save her. Upon arrival, Chris finds that rescuing Annie will be more difficult than he'd imagined.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch What Dreams May Come
What Dreams May Come is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Vincent WardDirector
- Robin WilliamsChris Nielsen
- Cuba Gooding Jr.Albert Lewis
- Annabella SciorraAnnie Collins-Nielsen
- Max von SydowThe Tracker
- Jessica Brooks GrantMarie Nielsen
- Josh PaddockIan Nielsen
- Rosalind ChaoLeona
- Lucinda JenneyMrs. Jacobs
- Maggie McCarthyStacey Jacobs
- Wilma BonetAngie
- Matt SalingerReverend Hanley
- Carin SpragueBest Friend Cindy
Details
- Released
- 2 October 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ronald Bass
- Budget
- $85M
- Box office
- $71M
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What What Dreams May Come is based on
What Dreams May Come is based on What Dreams May Come (1978) by Richard Matheson, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
1978
What Dreams May Come
By Richard Matheson
Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons
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What Dreams May Come: quick answers
Is What Dreams May Come worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 2,651 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What Dreams May Come?
What Dreams May Come runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does What Dreams May Come have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What Dreams May Come. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What Dreams May Come parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What Dreams May Come is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is What Dreams May Come on?
What Dreams May Come is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like What Dreams May Come?
If you liked What Dreams May Come, try City of Angels, A Ghost Story, A Matter of Life and Death.
Who directed What Dreams May Come?
What Dreams May Come (1998) was directed by Vincent Ward and stars Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr., Annabella Sciorra.
What is What Dreams May Come based on?
What Dreams May Come is based on What Dreams May Come (1978) by Richard Matheson, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.