The Lathe of Heaven
1980, English. Directed by Fred Barzyk & David R. Loxton.
Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Fred BarzykDirector
- David R. LoxtonDirector
- Bruce DavisonGeorge Orr
- Peyton E. ParkMannie Ahrens
- Niki FlacksPenny Crouch
- Kevin ConwayDr. William Haber
- Vandi ClarkAunt Ethel
- Bernedette WhiteheadGeorge's Mother
- Jo LivingstonGeorge's Father
- Jane RobertsGrandmother
- Tom MattsGrandfather
- Frank MillerParole Officer
- Joye NashWoman on Subway
- Gena SleeteWoman on Subway
Details
- Released
- 9 January 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Diane English, Roger Swaybill
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What The Lathe of Heaven is based on
The Lathe of Heaven is based on The Lathe of Heaven (1971) by Ursula K. Le Guin.
1971
The Lathe of Heaven
By Ursula K. Le Guin
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The Lathe of Heaven: quick answers
Is The Lathe of Heaven worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lathe of Heaven?
The Lathe of Heaven runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Lathe of Heaven have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lathe of Heaven. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lathe of Heaven parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Lathe of Heaven yet.
Which OTT platform is The Lathe of Heaven on?
The Lathe of Heaven isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 January 1980. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lathe of Heaven?
If you liked The Lathe of Heaven, try Battlestar Galactica: Razor, Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned, Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead.
Who directed The Lathe of Heaven?
The Lathe of Heaven (1980) was directed by Fred Barzyk and David R. Loxton and stars Bruce Davison, Peyton E. Park, Niki Flacks.
What is The Lathe of Heaven based on?
The Lathe of Heaven is based on The Lathe of Heaven (1971) by Ursula K. Le Guin.