Dreaming
1991, English. Directed by Mike Alexander.
Unemployed Ayrshire teenager Sammy Nelson is a dreamer, using his vivid imagination to conjure up a gallery of heroes. But far from simply providing an escape from grim reality, his dreams become weapons to confront it. With appearances by Deacon Blue, Billy Connolly and Marianne Faithful
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Mike AlexanderDirector
- Ewen BremnerSammy Nelson
- Shirley HendersonPauline McPherson
- Michael CarterPeter Nelson
- Mary McCuskerMary Nelson
- Billy ConnollyGame Show Host/Busker
- Marianne FaithfullWoman in Crowd
- Ricky RossDeacon Blue/Singer in Bar
- Lorraine McIntoshDeacon Blue/Girl in Graveyard
- Graeme KellingDeacon Blue
- James PrimeDeacon Blue
- Ewen VernalDeacon Blue
- Douglas VipondDeacon Blue
Details
- Released
- 24 March 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- William McIlvanney
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How long is Dreaming?
Dreaming runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is Dreaming on?
Dreaming isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 March 1991. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dreaming?
If you liked Dreaming, try Girl in the Box, TalhotBlond, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault.
Who directed Dreaming?
Dreaming (1991) was directed by Mike Alexander and stars Ewen Bremner, Shirley Henderson, Michael Carter.